Mosquito

Natural Habitat

Stagnant water, marshes, forests, and residential areas near water sources.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on nectar and plant juices for energy. Females also consume blood from animals and humans to produce eggs.

Behavior Patterns

Crepuscular or nocturnal activity; complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult) with aquatic larval and pupal stages.

Risks & Benefits

Significant health risks as vectors for diseases like malaria, Zika, and West Nile virus. Benefit the ecosystem as a food source for fish and birds, and some species act as pollinators.

Identified on: 6/1/2026