MOSQUITO:

mos*qui*to (noun), plural -toes also -tos
 

[Spanish, diminutive of mosca fly, from Latin musca - more at MIDGE]
First appeared circa 1583

Any of a family (Culicidae) of dipteran flies with females that have a set of slender organs in the proboscis adapted to puncture the skin of animals and to suck their blood and that are in some cases vectors of serious diseases.

Welcome to the Mosquito Haven

Where no mosquito feels left out!

 

This site, created by four lovely girls, provides a plethora of information on those blood-sucking, flying insects called mosquitoes. There are approximately 200 different species of mosquitoes in the United States. Each species has a specific habitat, unique behaviors, and even different bite types! The bloodsucking habits of the female mosquito can transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, and various types of encephalitis.

 
The slender, elongated body of the adult is covered with scales; in addition its long, fragile-looking legs and its mouthparts, which are contained in an elongated proboscis, characterize the mosquito. The threadlike antennae of the male are generally bushier than those of the female. The males, and sometimes the females, feed on nectar and other plant juices. In most species, however, the females require a blood meal in order to mature their eggs, which are laid on the surface of water. Different species of mosquitoes show preferences and, in many cases, narrow restrictions as to host animals (Courtesy of Britannica.com).

 

The brief information we have provided here does even begin to capture the true nature of the mosquito. To realize the full effect of the Mosquito Haven, you must complete the tour!

Use the header above to navigate your way through the haven!

You'll find answers to frequently asked mosquito questions, information about some important mosquito-borne diseases, maps of mosquito reports in Orange County, A video interview with Bob Cummins from Oragne County Vector Control, and a page full of links to our favorite Skeeter Sites!

And if you're ever lonely for Home, just close your eyes and click your heels together three times...or click on the footer!

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