Your guide to identifying the 7 most dangerous mosquitoes in the US

There are over 200 types of mosquitoes in the US — but there are seven that are the most dangerous. There are more than 200 species of mosquitoes in the United States, but only a handful are known to be dangerous to humans because of the diseases they carry.  When the conditions are right, swarms of these bloodsuckers can fill the air, ruining picnics, ball games, and campsites. But now, the concern for mosquito-borne disease threats is rising. While a mosquito bite may have long been merely an itchy inconvenience, getting bitten today could be much more serious.  The good news is mo