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Sandflies and mosquitoes


by Carl Walrond

The lake glows in the setting sun, and there’s not another soul in sight. A perfect spot to relax … until the sandflies arrive, and turn paradise into torment. Still, New Zealand has only a few species of sandfly and mosquito. And while their bites cause a maddening itch, they do not spread disease.

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Striped mosquito


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