Mosquitoes are common flying insects in the family Culicidae with a worldwide distribution. There are about 3,500 species. They have a pair of scaled wings, a pair of halteres, a slender body and long legs. The females of most mosquito species suck blood and are vectors for some deadly diseases.
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Photographic study by Roland Mortimer of this mosquito and its life history, and the illness caused by a virus it transmits.
Lecture delivered before the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Provides photographs and a description of this species, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
Photographs of many flies in this family.
Organization enhancing the health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes, other vectors and pests of public importance.
Photographs of the larva and pupa of this mosquito found in Brazil. Click to enlarge.
Photographs of this mosquito found in South and Central America. Click to enlarge.
Research project by Laura Otto on this insect including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with man.
Provides photographs and a description of this species, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
Photographic study by Roland Mortimer with annotated images of the proboscis.
Provides photographs and a description of this species, vector of the St. Louis encephalitis SLE virus, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
Description, other information and photographs of adults and larvae.
Provides photographs and a description of this species which lives in the burrows of landcrabs, with information on its distribution and life history.
Photographs of mosquitoes in this family found in North America, provided by BugGuide.
Photo gallery from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An illustrated essay by David Richman on some of the species of mosquito that can be found in the southern US.
A look at the anatomical differences between the two, with photographs of Aedes aegypti and species of Culicini and Anophelini.
Information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, and preventative measures.
Provides photographs and a description of this species, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
Provides photographs and a description of this species, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
Provides photographs and a description of this species, vector of the St. Louis encephalitis SLE virus, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
Provides photographs and a description of this species which lives in the burrows of landcrabs, with information on its distribution and life history.
Photographic study by Roland Mortimer of this mosquito and its life history, and the illness caused by a virus it transmits.
Research project by Laura Otto on this insect including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with man.
Description, other information and photographs of adults and larvae.
A look at the anatomical differences between the two, with photographs of Aedes aegypti and species of Culicini and Anophelini.
Photographs of mosquitoes in this family found in North America, provided by BugGuide.
Photographs of many flies in this family.
Photographs of the larva and pupa of this mosquito found in Brazil. Click to enlarge.
Photographs of this mosquito found in South and Central America. Click to enlarge.
An illustrated essay by David Richman on some of the species of mosquito that can be found in the southern US.
Photographic study by Roland Mortimer with annotated images of the proboscis.
Photo gallery from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, and preventative measures.
Organization enhancing the health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes, other vectors and pests of public importance.
Lecture delivered before the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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