2007-03-21 17:26:22 · 4 answers · asked by sethuraman j 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
There are over 170 described species of mosquitoes from North America. Several species have been accidentally introduced from other parts of the world. The average life span of a female mosquito is 3 to 100 days. the male lives 10 to 20 days.
Other interesting facts:
Depending on species, female mosquitoes may lay 100 to 300 eggs at a time and may average 1,000 to 3,000 during their lifespan.
Adults can live for several weeks, feeding on carbohydrate sources such as nectar and fruit juices.
Worldwide, mosquito-borne diseases kill more people than any other single factor. In the United States, mosquitoes vector (spread) several types of encephalitis, dog heartworm, and malaria.
The larval and pupil stages can be found in a variety of aquatic habitats including: discarded containers, tires, temporary woodland pools, tree and crab holes, salt marshes, and irrigation ditches.
Most mosquitoes remain within 1 mile of their breeding site. A few species may range up to 20 miles or more.
Depending on temperature, mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult in as little as 4-7 days.
Presently, the cues used by mosquitoes to find their hosts are poorly understood. Carbon dioxide (CO2), heat, octenol and light have been shown to be attractants. Other compounds tested such as lactic acid also have proved to attract certain species of biting insects.
The larvae are filter feeders of organic particulates.
2007-03-21 17:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Mosquitos live up to 2 weeks.
2007-03-22 00:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they live longer than that. The humble fruit fly is known for having a very short life span and even the fruit fly lives slightly longer than 24 hours.
2007-03-22 00:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Kender_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish!!!!!
2007-03-22 01:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by misoma5 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋