Mosquito

Found globally near stagnant water sources like ponds, marshes, or containers where they lay eggs.

Adults feed on plant nectar; females also consume blood from vertebrates for egg production.

Crepuscular or nocturnal fliers that use chemical and heat sensors to locate hosts. Life cycle includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.

Significant risk as vectors for diseases such as Malaria, Zika, and West Nile virus. Ecologically, they serve as food for fish, birds, and bats.