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Jun 28, 2023 · Print. Mosquitoes are common, flying insects that live in most parts of the world. Over 3,700 types of mosquitoes can be found worldwide. Not all mosquitoes bite people or animals. When mosquitoes bite people, the most common reactions to the bite are itching and swelling. Some mosquitoes can be vectors.
Scientific Name: Culicidae. Type: Invertebrates. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Swarm. Average Life Span: 2 weeks to 6 months. Size: 0.125 to 0.75 inches. Weight: 0.000088 ounces. Size relative to a...
Aedes is a genus of mosquito originally found in tropical and subtropical zones, but has spread by human activity to all continents excluding Antarctica. Several of the species transmit important human diseases and one species, Aedes albopictus, is the most invasive mosquito in the world.
