Having dificulty in making Mozzie observations?
If you are having difficulty in making Mozzie observations, try some of these tips
Slap & Snap
First, try the old slap and snap. as long as you don't hit too hard dead mozzies are ok to ID.
Then take a picture from the side, this can be the best view, and don't wack it too hard.
Are you using a mobile phone or a camera?
If you are using a mobile then, can I suggest when taking the photograph, try taping on the screen this usually brings up a focusing square on the screen and prompts the phone to bring the mosquitoes into sharper focus.
otherwise, as previously stated, if you can get a side view that would make ID easier.
The Mozzie Monitors mosquito trap id a BG-GAT and can be purchased from 'Pacific Biologics' However, send @larissabrazsousa an email @ mozziemonitors@unisa.edu.au
FYI @colinpurrington has made blog on a home made version you could give that a go. You can follow him on Twitter @colinpurrington as I do he is really interesting.
Can mosquitoes be identified from an image of the wrigglers?
Yes, absolutely, but it is best to put them in a glass or container so they can be photographed from the side. This can be tough but i have seen some splendid examples
a Fantastic observation of Culex australicus © Rolf Lawrenz, some rights reserved (CC-BY) AKA @rlawrenz from Adelaide SA, Australia. check it out here
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