is it possible that i´m being plagued by the same one every night? Surely they can´t live that long??!
2006-08-12 00:16:35 · 6 answers · asked by emmy_gr8one 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The mosquito undergoes complete metamorphosis, going through four distinct stages in its life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult — a process that was first described by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. The length of the first three stages is dependent on the species and temperature. Culex tarsalis may complete its life cycle in 14 days at 20 °C (68 °F) and only ten days at 25 °C (77 °F). Some species have a life cycle of as little as four days, whereas in other species some adult females can live through the winter, laying their eggs in the spring. Many species of mosquito live their adult stage in roughly two weeks to two months.
2006-08-12 00:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by cybrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The adult life span varies with the different species, Anopheles live about two weeks, Culex tend to live a shorter life. It is likely that it is not the same mosquito, for once they have a blood meal, they lay eggs and soon die. Citronella is a good repellant, and "Off" is a convenient spray. However make sure there are no old containers that might hold water near your home as these will be the breeding areas for future generations.
2006-08-12 00:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks
2006-08-12 00:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by arveen paria arasuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 seconds if they land on me!
2006-08-12 01:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by livachic2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very long in my place!
2006-08-12 00:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its 1 day
2006-08-12 00:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by mac t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋