Mosquito Anatomy
How many legs does a mosquito have?
6 legs
Do mosquitoes live in moving or stagnant water?
Stagnant Water
What spray do you use to keep mosquitos away?
Bug Spray
What do mosquitos require for their life cycle?
Water
How fast do mosquitos fly?
1 to 1.5 mph
How many species of mosquitos have been found in Wisconsin?
56 species
What type of water breeds mosquitos?
Stagnant Water
What type of clothes should you wear in a mosquito invested area?
Long clothes (cover as much as possible)
What order does the mosquito life cycle go in?
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
How many times per second does a mosquito flap its wings?
300-600 times
What part of the body holds the blood?
The Abdomen
What are the two types of water that mosquitos lay there eggs in?
Permanent and Flooded water
At what time are mosquitos most active?
From dusk to dawn
What does a new adult mosquito have to do before it flies off?
Dry its wing
How long may an adult mosquito live?
5-6 months
What are the three major body parts of the mosquito?
The Antennae
The Thorax
The Abdomen
Where do mosquitos carrying WNV lay their eggs?
In containers
What places house the most mosquitos from dusk to dawn?
STAY AWAY FROM STAGNANT WATER
How many days does it take for a mosquito to complete its life cycle?
10-14
How far may a mosquito travel to lay its eggs?
100 miles
What part of the mosquito pierces the skin?
The Proboscis
Where do larvae grow?
In water
Where is a safe outdoor place during mosquito hours?
A windy area
What does an adult female mosquito need to complete its life cycle?
A blood meal
What is the scientific name for a mosquito?
Culicidae