Aedes Mosquito Larva
Aedes aegypti (larva)
This aquatic larva lives in small pools of still water, including tree holes, buckets, tires, and other rain-filled containers. It hangs near the surface to breathe through a siphon while filtering microorganisms, algae, and organic particles from the water. When disturbed, it wriggles rapidly downward with sharp body flicks. A notable feature is its dependence on very small temporary water bodies, which lets it thrive close to human settlements.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Aedes Mosquito Larva
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- Aedes Mosquito