How Do Mosquitoes Stay Close to the Ground?
WouterWhether you live in a city or rural area, mosquitoes can breed and lay their eggs in a variety of locations. Some species prefer to breed in lakes, marshes, or other areas that are always damp. Other mosquito species prefer to breed in taller structures like trees.
Most mosquito species lay their eggs on water, and the eggs can survive for a few months. The larvae develop in water, and the larvae molt several times. During the rainy season, rising water can stimulate the eggs to hatch.
When female mosquitoes lay their eggs, they generally lay them on the surface of water. They also lay them in puddles left behind after a rainstorm. Some species also lay eggs on moist soil. The female mosquito will lay her last batch of eggs before she dies.
Some mosquito species lay their eggs in clumps of 25 to 100. Others lay their eggs in places where water is collected, such as in dog bowls, tree holes, and ditches. Most other species will lay their eggs in puddles and moist soil.
Most mosquito species prefer to fly within a radius of about 50 to 100 meters. Some mosquitoes are able to fly much farther than this.
The Asian tiger mosquito, for example, can fly about 100 yards. However, most mosquito species that bite humans do not fly above 25 feet. This is because most mosquitoes do not live very long.
Some mosquito species can carry diseases, such as malaria, which can spread hundreds of kilometers in a single night. These mosquitoes fly long distances to find a suitable place to breed.
