Mosquito

Natural Habitat

Found worldwide, particularly near stagnant water sources where they lay eggs, including ponds, marshes, and man-made containers.

Diet & Feeding

Both males and females feed on nectar and plant juices for energy. Females also require a blood meal from mammals, birds, or reptiles to produce eggs.

Behavior Patterns

Most active at dawn and dusk. They undergo a complete metamorphosis with four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Risks & Benefits

Significant health risk as vectors for diseases such as Malaria, West Nile virus, Zika, and Dengue. Ecologically, they serve as a food source for fish, birds, and bats, and some species are minor pollinators.

Identified on: 6/23/2026