In New York City there are fifty-one different types of mosquitoes. Most mosquitoes do not transmit disease and some do not bite humans at all. Some mosquitoes have the ability to spread diseases like West Nile virus. From April 1 through October 31, the city monitors mosquito populations and conducts activities to reduce the number of mosquitoes.
Monarch butterfly eggs are somewhat difficult to find in the wild. Since it only takes 3-5 days for eggs to hatch, timing is crucial. The best sign is to watch for adult Monarchs stopping at milkweed plants. A female will usually lay only one egg per milkweed plant to ensure enough food for each larva.onarch butterfly eggs are somewhat difficult to find in the wild. Since it only takes 3-5 days for eggs to hatch, timing is crucial. The best sign is to watch for adult Monarchs stopping at milkweed plants. A female will usually lay only one egg per milkweed plant to ensure enough food for each larva.
Female monarch butterflies lay an average of about 700 eggs over two to five weeks of egg laying, with a record in captivity of 1179! Each egg is formed inside the female prior to fertilization, including the hard outer shell, called the chorion, which protects the developing larva inside.