Where Do Mosquitoes Go During the Day?
WouterDuring the day, most mosquitoes hide. They seek shelter from the sun in dense shrubs, weeds, or trees. They also hide in hollow logs or animal burrows. They avoid direct sunlight because the heat dehydrates them.
Some species of mosquito will remain active throughout the night, though. The Asian tiger mosquito is one such mosquito that can bite all night long. This type of mosquito is often found in Atlanta and is persistent in biting.
Other mosquito species feed from dusk to dawn. In the United States, many mosquito species will hibernate through the winter. They then emerge in the spring or summer when the weather becomes warm enough.
These mosquitoes can survive without water for up to eight months. Their eggs can live in dry cold weather, but will hatch when the weather is warmer. These eggs are white when they are first deposited, and darken to a black color within a day.
During the summer, some mosquitoes lay their eggs outdoors, while others will lay them inside. The females will then fly out of their nest after being fertilized by the male. They lay up to three eggs at a time. These eggs are usually buried in moist soil.
During the colder seasons, some mosquito species will go into a form of insect hibernation, called diapause. This is when they lower their metabolisms and store nutrients. They also become less active. They are thought to enter a sleep-like state similar to other flies.
