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Mosquitoes
Although these insects typically only live for one to two weeks, their impact can be deadly. The female mosquito feeds on human blood and carries deadly diseases such as the West Nile virus.
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An insect flying north, for example, could judge its direction by keeping a natural source of light such as the sun or moon on its right side. This method works well as long as the source of light remains constant and at a distance. If an insect encounters a round incandescent porch light, however, it becomes confused by the light source. It will continue to circle a light because it instinctively wants to keep the light on a certain side of its body while navigating.
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They can find their way. The light Looks like the moon of sun. The bug becomes confused by the light. It will go around the light because the want to keep the light on a side of their body while searching around it.
What level of consumer is a mosquito?
Mosquitos don't really have a level of consumption. Mosquitos are parasites, meaning they live off of another organism. In this case, they live off the blood of humans and other animals.
What do you see around you encourage the breeding of mosquitoes?
small containers of water, mosquitoes breed in them.
Why mosquito does not spread maleria?
Diseases spread by mosquitoes need to be able to replicate inside the mosquito. Not all viruses, bacteria, or other organisms are capable of replicating in mosquitoes. Malaria and Dengue and Yellow fever have part of their life cycle in mosquitoes, and are able to infect them and replicate in them. HIV, on the other hand, cannot replicate in mosquitoes, because it has no proteins with which to bind to any mosquito cells. HIV can be ingested by a mosquito, but it can't infect the mosquito and replicate in it, so the mosquito can't spread HIV. Not all viruses are carried by mosquitos.
If they didn't have any predators, I think we'd have a pretty serious mosquito problem on our hands. The typical answers come to mind--birds and bats--but I'm sure there are many others. I looked up a few journal articles that may interest you.
Title: Laboratory and field assessment of the potential of larvivorous, air-breathing fishes as predators of culicine mosquitoes
Author(s): Bhattacharjee, Indranil; Aditya, Gautam; Chandra, Goutam
Source: Biological Control Volume: 49 Issue: 2 Pages: 126-133 Published: MAY 2009
Title: Biological control of mosquito populations through frogs: Opportunities & constrains
Author(s): Raghavendra, K.; Sharma, P.; Dash, A. P.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Research Volume: 128 Issue: 1 Pages: 22-25 Published: JUL 2008
Title: Study on the predatory potential of notonectid bug, (Anisops sardae),against mosquito larvae in North Delhi
Author(s): Dhiman, R. C.; Singh, R. K.; Mittal, P. K.
Source: Journal of Communicable Diseases Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Pages: 214-216 Published: SEP 2004
Title: Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) as predators of mosquito larvae (Culicidae) in field experiments and in laboratory tests of prey preference.
Author(s): Lundkvist, E.; Landin, J.; Jackson, M., et al.
Source: Bulletin of Entomological Research Volume: 93 Issue: 3 Pages: 219-226 Published: June 2003
Title: THE EFFECT OF DITCHING FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL ON SALT MARSH USE BY BIRDS IN ROWLEY MASSACHUSETTS USA
Author(s): CLARKE J; HARRINGTON B A; HRUBY T, et al.
Source: Journal of Field Ornithology Volume: 55 Issue: 2 Pages: 160-180 Published: 1984
I just watched two flies mate on my patio in Manhattan! They were doing it the same way we do it. The male (well I'm assuming it was the male) was behind the female... They performed this act for 4 hours! I was in shock!-No, the male puts his "finger" into the female and they dance with it in still.
What is the difference between a mosquito and a mosquito eater?
No, they usually don't eat once adults they just breed and die, if they do eat they eat nectar. As larvae they eat what most larvae do, roots and other vegetation in the soil.
How do you prevent diseases carried by mosquitoes?
The best way to reduce mosquito populations is by eliminating their breeding grounds, which can be any pool of standing water larger than a few square centimeters where they can lay their eggs. Standing water should be drained or treated. This includes places such as under flowerpots, in umbrella holders, outdoor privies, old tires or fish tanks, and drainage areas from air conditioning systems. Small ponds or swampy areas should be treated to prevent mosquitoes eggs from being laid or hatched.
What is an immature form of a mosquito called?
A mosquito larva which lives below the surface of stagnant water.
Does toothpaste cure mosquito bites?
I've just been scratching my bites like crazy. I had 15 on one foot and 4 on the other and just had a 20 minute walk home during which I got another 9 or so...
Couldn't stop scratching - and I'm especially sensitive, so they really swell up... So googled and found that tea tree oil and toothpaste relieve itchiness. Figured it can't hurt to try, so I put on my tea tree oil toothpaste (natural) and instant relief! Never had this in my life. No 'AfterBite' or any other 'Bite Relief Creams' ever worked for me...
Are mosquitoes a keystone species?
A keystone species is one that other lifeforms in an ecosystem depend on. Mosquitoes are a keystone species because they are extremely low on the food chain, and if they were removed from an ecosystem, the food supply would be interrupted.
Can I get Ebola through a mosquito bite?
Mosquito bites can cause septicemia indirectly. A mosquito bite can cause malaria, which can quickly turn into sepsis. Sepsis is the body's often deadly response to infection or injury.
Can you use carabao manure as mosquito repellent?
Of course, cow manure contains phosporensce which emulsify and coagulate amongst the masses. After a few days of curing, the cow manure should be bathed in a salt solution, and then that mixture put into a spray bottle. Then one can spray it on one's ankles and this will keep the mosquitoes away. It's advised to only spray it on your ankles or below.
Why mosquitoes are more attracted to the colour blue?
chickens are really cool and no body is afraid but me of wacko chicken costumes
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lets try to be a little bit more serious and mature when answering questions? its not hard.
anyways blue is a dark color which holds heat, mosquitoes sense heat. dark colors make it easier to find you
Where is the mosquitoes proboscis?
A common house mosquito proboscis tip (Culex sp.). The proboscis contains six parts: two pairs of sharp, flexible cutters (serrated "blades" and sharp tipped "knives") surrounding a pair of fine tubes - one for sucking up blood, the other for dripping a chemical into the wound that keeps the blood flowing.
The mosquito life cycle illustrates which type of metamorphosis?
Mosquitoes go through the complete metamorphosis life cycle.
Do mosquitoes breed in salt water?
Yes they do.
1) Eliminate breeding areas:
a) Dispose of or cover all containers which can or do hold water.
b) Keep fishponds stocked with fish and edges clear of grass.
c) Keep swimming pools full and properly maintained.
d) Fill or drain depressions in the ground which may hold water.
e) Screen all tanks, vents and drains.
f) Empty pot plant drip trays once per week or fill with sand.
2) Mosquitoes breed in CALM WATER -
such as may occur in tyres, drums, septic tanks, drains, creeks, freshwater swamps,hollows in rocks, salt marshes and sewage ponds.
Wrigglers (mosquito larva) eat vegetable detritus, and "biofilm" algae and fungi. They eat below the surface, the only thing they stick above the water is their small breathing tube they use for inhaling oxygen. They only breathe when they are born in oxygen-depleated water, otherwise, they use their gills to breathe.
Can a mosquito bite you on your eyeball?
Yes but very rarely. The most common place for a mosquito to bite is the legs
What do mosquitoes think taste good?
Yes,they can. As they bite into your skin it mostly tastes blood and sucks it. Thats how a mozzie bite is formed, and very itchy. Its like a flying vampire.
If mosquito bites get infective what happens to them?
if a mosquito bite gets infected then it will constantly bleed, it could cause you a little pain in that area and if it is not treated as soon as it appears then it will start to spread.
Why does a mosquito bite bruise?
When a mosquito bites you, it is doing so to take some of the blood from your body. If this process is stopped suddenly your blood can collect under the first layer of skin, causing a bruise.
Does dragonfly larvae eat mosquito larvae?
Yes, they do. They pretty much eat anything that moves in the pond or stream, including critters up to their own size.
