SINISTER MOSQUITO SIGHTING

[bob10]

Sitting out the back, during the day, and this mosquito [ looked very much like one] landed on my coffee cup. Now, this was a big fella, with GREEN stripes down its back.[ the rum bottle was nowhere in sight] Didn't have the camera, so no photo, but I've never seen one this colour before. Not one of those dengue ones is it? He was a mean looking begger, took a couple of bundies to settle the nerves Bob.:unsure:

[Chucaro]

Have a look HERE (http://trendsupdates.com/dengue-fever-deadlier-than-swine-flu/) for your reference

The photo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/269.jpg

[bob10]

Have a look HERE (http://trendsupdates.com/dengue-fever-deadlier-than-swine-flu/) for your reference

The photo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/269.jpg
Same dark black body, different colouration, stripes instead of spots, will do my best to get a photo. [ wasn't your arm, was it?] Bob

[Chucaro]

No, it was not in my arm.
Have a look Dengue fever - The dengue mosquito (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/dengue/dengue_fever/mosquito.asp) link which it is interesting.

[PhilipA]

How did you know it was left handed?
Regards Philip A

[bob10]

No, it was not in my arm.
Have a look Dengue fever - The dengue mosquito (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/dengue/dengue_fever/mosquito.asp) link which it is interesting.
Very interesting, nasty critter, doesn't look like it is supposed to be down here though. The insect I saw had definite stripes, might be a kind of small wasp. Going to take a trip into the Qld. Museum and see if anyone there has an idea, [good excuse to go to the Irish club] Bob.

[UncleHo]

G'day Bob10 :)

It wouldn't be one of those very thin long legged ones,a little like a "daddy long legs" spider, similar size, with greenish stripes the length of it's body? we have them up our way, northern end of depression bay ;) quite harmless,spend most of their time resting on the shrubry,don't bite us, soundless, just fly around a bit like a helicopter, our daughter's nick name for them was helicopter mosquito :)


cheers

[Redback]

You haven't seen a Mossie till you've seen a Hexham grey, big buggers and pack a big bite:eek:

Baz.

[bob10]

G'day Bob10 :)

It wouldn't be one of those very thin long legged ones,a little like a "daddy long legs" spider, similar size, with greenish stripes the length of it's body? we have them up our way, northern end of depression bay ;) quite harmless,spend most of their time resting on the shrubry,don't bite us, soundless, just fly around a bit like a helicopter, our daughter's nick name for them was helicopter mosquito :)


cheers

No, Uncleho [catchy turn of phrase :p] It was a black insect, resembling the mossies in every way in the photos except for the colouring. I am leaning towards a wasp of some kind. Will ask the Museum people, got me curious now Bob.

[bob10]

You haven't seen a Mossie till you've seen a Hexham grey, big buggers and pack a big bite:eek:

Baz.

We have them,Baz, they are called Scots Greys here, it has been reported they have been known to gather en mass and carry away small animals, never to be seen again :eek: Mortein's no good for them, we hunt them with shotguns . :angel: TRUE STORY...... Bob

[Chucaro]

The world's largest mosquito is the Australian Toxorhynchites speciosus that can reach a crazy length of 1.5 in.
They are big enoug to cast a shadow.

In the poor countries to be used for blood transfusion on the blood banks.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/239.jpg

[bob10]

The world's largest mosquito is the Australian Toxorhynchites speciosus that can reach a crazy length of 1.5 in.
They are big enoug to cast a shadow.

In the poor countries to be used for blood transfusion on the blood banks.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/239.jpg
By jove, I think you have it!Almost a dead ringer for what I saw, well done, old bean, gin and tonics on me! Bob.