Common House Mosquito
Culex pipiens
The adult common house mosquito is a small flying insect often found around wetlands, gardens, drains, and human buildings. Males feed on nectar, while females also take blood meals to develop eggs. Females locate hosts by cues such as carbon dioxide, body heat, and odor, then pierce the skin with a slender proboscis. This species is notable because it can act as a disease vector in some regions.
- Type
- Wing / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Common House Mosquito Larva
- Common House Mosquito Pupa
- Common House Mosquito