If you are having difficulty in making Mozzie observations, try some of these tips
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.
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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