Eggs may be laid in dry locations that are subject to periodic flooding and remain dormant for many months
Adult males feed only on nectar, plant juices and other sources of liquid carbohydrates
Adult females feed periodically on nectar, plant juices, and othersources of plant carbohydrates. However, females of most other
species require a blood meal as a source of protein before they
produce eggs.
Visit AgriLife Extension’s Mosquito Safari at:http://mosquitosafari.tamu.edu/index.swf
where you can learn about controlling mosquitoes, behavior and breeding sites, and even go on a backyard interactive safari.
Another resource for control measures and additional mosquito facts may be found at:http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/publications/epubs/e_333.cfm
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