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Asked by sand20yet to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 8 Jul 2025.
Question: the origin of the female mosquito
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Michael Kimwele answered on 8 Jul 2025:
Origin of the Female Mosquito:
Egg Stage:
Female mosquitoes lay eggs on or near stagnant water.
Some species lay eggs singly, others in clusters called rafts.
The eggs hatch into larvae within 24–48 hours under warm, wet conditions.
Larva Stage (Wriggler):
The hatched larvae live in water and breathe through air tubes.
They feed on microorganisms and organic matter.
This stage lasts about 4–14 days depending on temperature and species.
Pupa Stage (Tumbler):
Larvae develop into pupae, which do not feed but still move in water.
This is the transition stage to adulthood, lasting 1–4 days.
Adult Emergence:
The adult mosquito emerges from the pupal case and rests on the water’s surface to dry.
Both male and female mosquitoes emerge at this stage.
After mating (usually shortly after emergence), the female mosquito seeks blood meals to develop her eggs.
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Jacinta Nzilani answered on 8 Jul 2025:
The Mosquito Mystery 🕵️♀️
Believe it or not, mosquitoes have been around for millions of years! 🦟 They first appeared around 100 million years ago, during the age of dinosaurs. Yup, you read that right-mosquitoes were buzzing around with T. rex! 🦖The Mosquito Family Tree 🌳
Mosquitoes belong to a big family of insects called Culicidae. There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes worldwide, but the female mosquito is the real troublemaker (no offense to the guys, but they don’t bite). 😅Why the Female Mosquito Bites You 🤔
Here’s the thing: female mosquitoes are the ones that bite! Why? Because they need protein from your blood to develop their eggs. It’s like a mosquito “snack” before they lay their eggs in water. 🍽️The male mosquitoes? They just sip nectar from flowers. So, while they’re chilling, the females are on their mission to get your blood! 😂
Mosquitoes in Kenya 🌍
In Kenya, mosquitoes are everywhere; especially around stagnant water like ponds, puddles, or even tires that collect rainwater. That’s where they lay their eggs! But don’t worry, it’s not all bad news.The female mosquito can carry diseases like malaria (which is a major health issue in Kenya), but we can fight back with mosquito nets, repellents, and draining stagnant water.
Fun Fact! 🧐
Did you know mosquitoes are considered the deadliest creatures on Earth? 😱 They kill millions every year because of the diseases they spread, like malaria and dengue. So, next time you see one buzzing around, think of it as a little danger alert! -
Sally Odunga answered on 8 Jul 2025:
That is a great question, and to be honest, it is not something I am very familiar with since it is outside my area of expertise. But if you don’t mind me asking , why are you specifically interested in the origin of the female mosquito and not the male?
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