Mosquito

Stagnant water, damp environments, marshes, swamps, and areas near human habitation.

Females consume blood from vertebrates for egg development; both males and females extract nectar from flowers.

Larvae aquatic, adults aerial. Active mostly during dawn and dusk. Females locate hosts by detecting carbon dioxide and body odors.

Significant risk as vectors for diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, and West Nile virus. Benefits include serving as a food source for various predators and playing a minor role in pollination.