Mosquito

Mosquitoes are insects whose appearance and behavior vary among many species. Eggs are laid in or near suitable water, where larvae feed and grow before becoming pupae. Adults leave the water and use their senses to find food and breeding opportunities. Blood feeding is associated with females of many species, while males do not take blood meals. Nectar and other plant sugars remain important adult foods, making the mosquito's natural history broader than biting alone.