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- Mosquito | Description, Life Cycle, & Facts | Britannicamosquito, (family Culicidae), any of approximately 3,500 species of familiar insects in the fly order, Diptera, that are important in public health because of the bloodsucking habits of the females. Mosquitoes are known to transmit serious diseases, including yellow fever, Zika fever, malaria, filariasis, and dengue.
- Mosquitoes | National GeographicMosquitoes. Common Name: Mosquitoes. Scientific Name: Culicidae. Type: Invertebrates. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Swarm. Average Life Span: 2 weeks to 6 months. Size: 0.125 to 0.75 inches....
- Mosquitoes Carry Nasty Diseases. Here’s How to Protect YourselfIn addition to malaria, mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, which is the most common cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S. and is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes in the genus Culex....
- Mosquitoes: What They Are, Where They're Found, What They Do ... - WebMDMosquitoes are common pests found in outdoor settings. They often bite and can sometimes transmit diseases. Find out more about mosquitoes and how to prevent mosquito bites in this guide.
- Mosquitoes in the United States | Mosquitoes | CDCIn the United States, the most common types of mosquitoes that can spread germs include: Aedes species mosquitoes (Ae. aegypti) Culex species mosquitoes (Cx. pipiens, Cx. tarsalis, Cx. quinquefasciatus) Anopheles species mosquitoes (An. freeborni and An. quadrimaculatus) Some Mosquitoes Are a Nuisance
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