Mosquito bite

Scientific Name: N/A (reaction to mosquito bite, not an insect itself)

Order & Family: Diptera (mosquitoes belong to this order) / Culicidae (family)

Size: N/A (The bite mark is typically 5-10 mm in diameter)

Mosquito bite

Natural Habitat

N/A (Reaction on human skin, mosquitoes themselves are found globally near standing water sources)

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Mosquitoes feed on nectar and plant sap; females also feed on blood for egg development)

Behavior Patterns

N/A (A mosquito bite is an inflammatory reaction to the mosquito's saliva. Mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk.)

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks: Itchiness, swelling, and redness. In some regions, mosquitoes can transmit diseases like Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, and Chikungunya. Benefits: None directly from the bite itself. Mosquitoes play a role in the food chain as a food source for other animals.

Identified on: 9/9/2025