What Young Mosquito Called
WouterSeveral types of mosquitoes have different names for their young stages. They are sometimes referred to as nymphs, tumblers, or wigglers. The life cycle of a mosquito involves four distinct stages, and the development process can take up to four days. These stages vary depending on the species and the ambient temperature.
The first stage of a mosquito’s life is the egg, which hatches into a larva. This immature mosquito will live in the water for several days, molting several times, and undergoing metamorphosis into an adult. It will then begin to feed on aquatic algae, fungi, and other microorganisms.
The second stage of a mosquito’s life is a pupa. This stage is not as active as the larva, and it remains in the water until it forms a cocoon. The larva forms a siphon at the tip of its abdomen, which allows it to breathe underwater. When the wings dry, the mosquito emerges as an adult. It is often the first mosquito to emerge from the water.
The third stage of a mosquito’s life is an instar. This stage is similar to a worm, with a hard round head, and a narrow, worm-like body. It will molt once, twice, or even three times before it becomes a pupa.
The fourth stage is the adult, or the final instar. The adult mosquito has a proboscis, which is a tube-like mouthpart. It is specialized for feeding. The abdomen can hold up to three times its own weight in blood. It has auditory and odor receptors. The male adult has a forward-projecting proboscis, while the female has a shorter, elongated maxillary palps.
