Mosquito

Found near standing water such as lakes, ponds, marshes, or urban containers like bird baths and gutters; distributed globally.

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

Goes through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. They are most active during dawn and dusk and are attracted to CO2, heat, and body odors.

Significant risk as many species transmit diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus. They serve as a food source for fish, birds, and bats in ecosystems.