Mosquitoes

LIFE CYCLE OF A MOSQUITO 1 Egg stage

2-6 days

Eggs may be laid in water or in locations that are subject to flooding. Some eggs can remain dormant in dry conditions for many months. 1-3 days 4-10 days

4 Adult stage

2 Larva stage

Eggs hatch into larvae called wigglers, which feed on microscopic plants, animals and organic debris suspended in the water.

3 Pupal stage

Mosquito pupae do not feed. They spend most of their time at the water surface and tend to move only when disturbed.

Sources: Texas Cooperative Extension; Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services

Males and females feed on nectar, plant juices and other sources of liquid carbohydrates for energy. Females of most mosquito species require a blood meal as a source of protein before they produce eggs. A. CUADRA : C H R O N I C L E