Figure 2.

Species-specific differences in adult longevity, immature survival, and effect of temperature in field populations of Culex pipiens, Cx. quinquefasciatus, and Cx. restuans. Negative correlations between adult (black) and immature (red) survival and temperatures could offset increases vectorial capacity associated with increased rates of mosquito and virus proliferation, particularly for Cx. restuans. Adult longevity is significantly lower for Cx. restuans relative to both Cx. pipiens and Cx. quinquefasciatus, which are statistically equivalent; and the effect of temperature on the percentage of larvae reaching the adult stage (emergence) is significantly greater for Cx. restuans relative to both other species. Adapted from [66].