<i>Culex pipiens</i> Adult (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption Culex pipiens is among the mosquito species that are important in transmitting West Nile virus in North America. Credit Joseph Hoyt Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.