There is a famous joke. As long transmission diseases exist, mosquitoes will never cease to die. In this article let us look at the types of mosquitoes commonly found in India.
It is true. Hot, humid weather along with water are essential for mosquitoes to swell in large populations. And yes, every female mosquito can carry diseases for transmission. The increase in global temperature has definitely added to the panic of Health Organizations around the world. The reason – mosquitoes multiply with a rise in temperature. Do you already feel the words in your mind – Zika virus, yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya?
The World Health Organization states nearly 50 percent of the world’s population is at risk in recent times from mosquito borne diseases.
Types of Mosquitoes
Image taken from mauiinvasive.org website
1. Aedes Aegypti
Usually you get bitten either at dawn or after dusk by this species. The adult has both black as well white spots. The transition phase from egg to the adult ranges from six to eight days. There is a complete metamorphosis process – the first is egg; second – larvae; third is pupa and the final is adult. The adult can fly only upto short distances.
Anopheles mosquito – Image taken from https://www.cdc.gov
2. Anopheles mosquito (Anopheles SPP.) – Most common type of Mosquito
Famous as the mosquito responsible for transmission of malaria. It is one of the most common mosquitoes found in India.
The Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria. The metamorphosis from egg to adult stages is six to ten days. This species also follows the same complete cycle of metamorphosis – egg, larvae, pupa and adult. A female after the meal has the capacity to lay fifty to hundred eggs.
Culex Mosquito – Image taken from livemint.com
3. Culex mosquito (Culex spp.)
Known as the main carrier for the encephalitis disease. The adults are dull brown in color. The process of growth from egg to the adult stages is six to ten days. The Culex mosquito nests in drainage water and polluted water. They usually bite at night and can move for longer distances.
Mosquito Lifespan
There are 3000 species of mosquitoes around the globe. Environmental conditions play a major role in the lifespan of mosquito in India. Or in any part of the world. But, the mosquito life cycle days are divided into four stages.
1. Egg
2. Larvae
3. Pupal and the last is
4. Adult stage.
Now let us have a look at each stage of the mosquito lifespan one by one.
Male mosquitoes survive on plant nectar. The female mosquitoes feed on hosts blood for the egg laying process. As per scientific reports, many of the species lay their eggs directly on the water.
Life span of Mosquito
A female mosquito can lay nearly 1000 eggs. These mosquito eggs can lay dormant through the entire winter months. They will later hatch during the summer.
1. Larvae
The transformation of mosquito eggs to larvae is a duration of two days to 96 hours.
2. Pupae
The larvae mosquito lifespan ends between the duration of five to ten days. Food availability and other environmental conditions (even predators such as fish) play a major role in the metamorphosis process.
3. Adult
The duration of development to become an adult from pupae is 1 to 3 days.
Mosquito Facts
In India, the duration from egg to adult will vary from ten to thirty days. But the lifespan of mosquitoes in India, after becoming an adult, will range from 45 to sixty days for a female. For a male, the duration is seven to ten days.
Conclusion
These are some of the common types of mosquitoes found in India. Do you have children in the home? Is your spouse getting afraid of the increasing number of mosquitoes in the home? Then it is vital you read these articles which tell you how to gain mosquito control. Also, often, you need the help of a qualified pest control professional. Bro4u has the right answers for best pest control services in Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad. All you need to do is to download the app and book the service for easy identification and solution.
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