Mosquitoes

Introduction Since the establishment of the union, the UAE has experienced rapid population growth and urbanization, which have influenced the biodiversity of insects.  Researchers confirmed the link between the emergence of arboviruses and urban growth in the UAE. Recently, mosquito biodiversity was measured and species composition was surveyed in peri-urban and protected, natural sites. Mosquitoes belong to the family Culicidae. …

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Anopheles Mosquito

  Anopheles Mosquito (Potential Malaria Vector)stephensi and A. culicifacies General Description Eggs. Larvae Pupa Adult   Life Cycle and Common Characteristics Lide cycle usually takes 10–14 days for an egg to develop into an adult mosquito. Adult, female mosquitoes lay individual eggs one at a time directly on or near water bodies. The eggs float on the surface of the…

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 Aedes Mosquito

 Aedes Mosquito (Biting Nuisance Species) A. aegypti, A. albopictus, and A. caspius  (A. aegypti is not reported from UAE) General Description Mosquitoes have four distinct developmental stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult Eggs: Eggs. Larvae Pupa Adult   Life Cycle and Common Characteristics Life cycle takes about 7-10 days for an egg to develop into an adult mosquito. Females lay…

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Culex Mosquito

Culex Mosquito (Biting Nuisance Species) Culex pipiens, C. quinquefasciatus, and C. tarsalis General Description Eggs. Larvae Pupa Adult   Life Cycle and Common Characteristics Life cycle takes about 7-10 days for an egg to develop into an adult mosquito. Females lay eggs (3 mm in length) on the surface of fresh or stagnant water. Water sources can include barrels, unmaintained swimming pools,…

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