Culicine

/ˈkjuːlɪsaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the Culicinae subfamily of mosquitoes.

Etymology

Derived from Culicinae plus the English suffix '-e,' describing characteristics of this mosquito subfamily.

Kelly Says

Culicine mosquitoes have different behaviors than their cousins—they rest in weird places like drains and closets rather than open areas, making them harder to find and control!

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