There are over 2,500 types of mosquitoes throughout the world.
North America is home to over 200 species of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes come in many different sizes. Adult mosquitoes have
long, delicate legs, a long proboscis, and a pair of transparent
wings. Most are less than 1 centimeter in length. Under a
microscope, the mosquito body looks covered in scales.
Mosquitoes are found in many different habitats throughout the
world. Mosquitoes, however, need to be near fresh water, or
slightly salty water for their larva to grow. Any source of
water can sustain mosquito populations including marshes,
swamps, lakes, ponds, puddles, or even the smallest accumulation
of water in a gutter, bucket, or dish. Mosquitoes are most
common and diverse in humid habitats, but are also common near
the ocean and even in the arctic tundra. Female mosquitoes
survive by sucking the blood of animals and humans. Mosquitoes
also suck nectar from flowers. Interestingly enough, mosquitoes
are attracted to humans by the carbon dioxide we