The Gallinipper is one of the largest mosquitoes in North America, with females up to three times the size of the common house mosquito, bearing striking black-and-white banding on its legs. Its painful bite and impressive size have earned it a fearsome reputation. It breeds in floodwater pools and can appear in large numbers following heavy rainfall in the Southeast.
Best time to see a Gallinipper Mosquito
The best time to see a Gallinipper Mosquito is May–August, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,562 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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