Mosquitos

Mosquitos

HABITATS

• Breed in stagnant water sources such as plant axils, roof gutters, drains, tyres, tin cans, flower pots, etc.

DIET

• Males and females feed on nectars and juices.
• Only females feed on blood because they require blood meals to develop their eggs.

HABITS

• Active after sunrise and before sunset (Aedes mosquitoes).
• Active at night (Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes).
• Prefer dark colours.

IMPORTANCE

• Transmit various diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, etc.