Elephant Mosquito

Natural Habitat

Wooded areas, gardens, and suburban backyards near standing water such as tree holes or artificial containers.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed exclusively on flower nectar and fruit juices; larvae are predatory and eat the larvae of other mosquitoes.

Behavior Patterns

Unlike most mosquitoes, females do not consume blood. They are active during the day and are known for their iridescent coloring and downward-curved proboscis.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to humans because they do not bite or transmit diseases, and their larvae actively control populations of disease-carrying mosquito species.

Identified on: 2/5/2026