| Color | Varies; Pale brown with whitish stripes across abdomen |
| Legs | Six |
| Shape | Narrow Oval |
| Size | 1/4" - 3/8" |
| Antennae | Yes |
| Flight | Yes |
One of the best-known summer pests, mosquitoes breed in stagnant water or soft soil and can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days.
Habits
Female mosquitoes suck our blood. Male mosquitoes feed on plant nectar. They can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days. They are most active from dusk to dawn and will fly up to 14 miles for a blood meal.
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