Mosquito

Stagnant water, marshes, swamps, and forests. Often found near human dwellings where water collects in containers.

Adults feed on nectar and plant juices for energy. Females require a blood meal from vertebrates (humans, birds, mammals) to produce eggs.

Crepuscular or nocturnal activity; females seek hosts using heat and carbon dioxide sensors. Life cycle includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, with the first three occurring in water.

High risk as primary vectors for diseases such as Malaria, West Nile virus, Zika, and Dengue. They serve as a food source for fish, birds, and bats in the ecosystem.