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The Menacing Mosquito

The Menacing Mosquito. By Andy. Anatomy. Leg. Proboscis. Antenna. Head. Eye. Wing. Thorax. Abdomen. Life Cycle. Eggs. Larva. Adult. Pupa. Habitat. Eggs, larvae, and pupae live in standing water. They are plentiful in wet regions. They can’t live in:. The polar regions.

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The Menacing Mosquito

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  1. The Menacing Mosquito By Andy

  2. Anatomy Leg Proboscis Antenna Head Eye Wing Thorax Abdomen

  3. Life Cycle Eggs Larva Adult Pupa

  4. Habitat Eggs, larvae, and pupae live in standing water.

  5. They are plentiful in wet regions

  6. They can’t live in: • The polar regions • Open oceans • The driest deserts

  7. Males Suck Nectar Females Suck Blood

  8. Saliva causes itch

  9. Interaction • They can carry deadly diseases

  10. Humans try to eliminate populations

  11. A Fun Fact! There are about 2500 species of mosquito!

  12. Bibliography • “Mosquito” Encyclopedia Britannica

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