Mosquito

Stagnant water sources, marshes, forests, and residential areas

Adults feed on nectar and plant juices for energy; females consume blood from vertebrates to produce eggs

Crepuscular or nocturnal activity; complete metamorphosis including aquatic egg, larva, and pupa stages

Significant risk as vectors for diseases such as Malaria, West Nile virus, and Zika; serves as a food source for fish, birds, and bats