mosquito’s cycle of life

Mosquito’s cycle of lifeBy: Jonathan and Esteban

Image by Esteban and Jonathan

Comparison of Species Butterflies

Start in larva stage (caterpillar) Cocoon (pupa) Break out into adult Some drink blood

Dragonflies Larva stage in still water also (4 years) Break out of shell to become adult

Source: http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blood_feeding_butterflies_5362.JPG

Background Mosquito’s four main

stages Egg Larva Pupa Adult

Source: http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by Esteban and Jonathan

Egg Egg laid on standing water Raft of eggs Sporadically on top of water Damp soil 24 hour cycle Raft is inch long, wide

Source: http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by Esteban

Larva Aka: wrigglers Lives in water 7-14 days Breath through siphon (tube) During growth, skin sheds 4 times 4th molt, next stage inch long Some species just lie parallel to the

waterSource: http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by Jonathan

Pupa Aka: Tumblers 1-4 day life cycle Float on surface 2 Breathing tubes called Trumpets Doesn’t eat “Burst Open” into adult

Source: http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by Jonathan

Adult Aka: Imago Males feed on nectar of plants Females need a “blood feast” to lay

eggs After feeding, they will rest, 3 days to

make eggs Anopheles only type to transfer Malaria Time of attacks vary to species Aggressiveness also depends on speciesSource:

http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by Jonathan

Mortality Rate in Stages Egg rarely die

live for 1 day look like algae

Larva highest mortality rate High starting population very small changes could suffocate.

Pupa also rarely die lasts a couple days don’t even need to eat

Adult second highest mortality rate females are often targeted few can identify a male Source:

http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage by: http://images.google.com/imgres?q=egg+mosquito&hl=en&biw=1366&b

Mosquito Facts 3,000 species worldwide 47 species in Connecticut, largest

grouping US Got rid of bats

Mosquitos coldblooded, wont bite below 50°F

Hibernating Mosquitos live 6-8 months 2-3 months normally Source:

http://www.wwhd.org/mosquito_facts.htmImage from:http://www.fightingmalaria.gov/assets/photos/mozambique/lg_moz5.jpg

Conclusion Butterflies, Dragonflies similar cycles Four life cycles

Egg Larva Pupa Adult

Specific species vary Source: http://mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.htmlImage By:http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/HumanServices/images/11882Life%20Cycle%20Mosquito-Final.JPG