Mosquitoes

Latin Name: Order Diptera

Appearance:
Distinctive from flies because of their long proboscis and scales on the back and veins of their wings.

Habit:
Found from the tropics to the arctic. Reliant on a water source.

Diet:
Adult female is the only stage that feeds on blood.

Reproduction:
Larvae and pupae live in water, preferably still waters.

Other:
Encephalitis spread by mosquitoes continues to be a problem in the United States.

General information:
Warm temperatures and rainy , damp conditions provide the perfect breeding environment for one of the most annoying and recently more dangerous –pests around

Mosquitoes
Not only are the itchy , irritating bites a big turn off ,but fears of viruses still factor into many people's decision to avoid places where mosquitoes are prevalent.