Mosquitoes are found almost everywhere on Earth. They can be seen on mountain peaks, in the tundra, and in the tropics. The only exception is Antarctica and too hot deserts. These small blood-sucking insects bring much concern to people and animals. But where do mosquitoes hide in the daytime and with the onset of cold weather? Scientists have found out the features of the behavior of these insects.
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Step 1
It turned out that some mosquito species are very resistant to cold. For example, the mosquitoes-derguns living in the Himalayas are able to remain active even at temperatures of minus 16 ° C. These insects live in tunnels and crevasses of glaciers, where melted water flows down. In their hiding places, mosquitoes lay larvae that feed on algae and bacteria.
Step 2
In urban environments, mosquitoes prefer to hide in basements of houses and in sewer systems. Recently, the behavior of the squeaky mosquito, which is common in cities, has changed significantly. Basement mosquitoes now happily live in dirty water. Under normal conditions, mosquitoes breed, forming a swarm, where females and males mate. There is not always enough space in the basement for the formation of a swarm. Therefore, modern mosquitoes have adapted to mating outside the swarm.
Step 3
Hibernating mosquito species hide in secluded places, for example, under the bark of trees, in narrow crevices and folds of the soil. Mosquitoes endure a gradual decrease in temperature without any harm to themselves, falling into a state of numbness. In search of a place to hide, mosquitoes can fly several kilometers. Insects often hide in vehicles, airplanes and ships, where they are able to wait out the time and at the same time move very long distances.
Step 4
In summer, mosquitoes prefer to hide in houses during the day, hiding behind the back walls of furniture, in the folds of clothes or curtains, in cool and dark places. Closer to night, insects begin to show activity, which reaches its peak by midnight. Some mosquito species are most active in the early morning hours.
Step 5
The usual lifespan of an urban mosquito is two to three weeks, but under suitable conditions, insects can live much longer, giving birth to several generations of their own kind. Mosquitoes breed near water sources, occupying puddles and wetlands. About a week after laying the eggs, they develop into adult mosquitoes.
