LIFE CYCLE OF MOSQUITO

What are the 4 life stages of Aedes mosquitoes?

• Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

• Pupa, Larva, Adult, Egg

• Larva, Adult, Egg, Pupa

• Adult, Egg, Pupa, Larva

How long does the entire life cycle of a mosquito take?

• 8-10 days

• 2-4 days

• 20-22 days

• 14-16 days

What is the first stage of the mosquito life cycle?

• Adult

• Egg

• Pupa

• Larva

Where do mosquitoes lay their eggs?

• In the air

• In standing water

• On plants

• In the soil

What is the order of the mosquito life stages during complete metamorphosis?

• Egg, Pupa, Larva, Adult

• Pupa, Adult, Egg, Larva

• Adult, Egg, Pupa, Larva

• Larva, Pupa, Egg, Adult

How long does it take for a mosquito egg to hatch?

• 72-96 hours

• 12-24 hours

• 24-48 hours

• 48-72 hours

What do most mosquito larvae breathe through?

• Water

• Air tubes

• Plants

• Soil