Mosquitoes: photos of bloodsuckers that do a lot of harm

What do mosquitoes look like: photo

Description of pests

Name: Mosquitoes
Latin: Phlebotominae

Class: Insects - Insecta
Squad: Diptera - Diptera
Family: Butterflies - Psychodidae

	Habitats:	tropics and subtropics
	Dangerous for:	people and pets
	Means of destruction:	home entry prevention

Mosquitoes are dangerous to humans.

The body length reaches only 3 mm. The wings stick out, they are located at right angles to the body. The color is yellow or grey-brown. Insects have elongated oval wings. The size of the wings is identical to the length of the body. There are small hairs on the body.

The eyes are black. The protruding nose is a proboscis. The males feed only on plants. They prefer flower nectar and honeydew honeydew.

Only females bite, piercing the skin and sucking blood. After sucking blood, the colorless belly of the insect becomes brown or reddish.

Life cycle

The life cycle consists of 4 stages:

• eggs;
• larvae;
• pupae;
• imago.

Habitat

Mosquitoes prefer warm and humid climates. Habitat - tropical and subtropical zones. Some species can be found in the Caucasus, in the Crimea, Krasnodar. Huge populations of individuals have been noted in Abkhazia and Georgia. The exceptions are the Pacific Islands and New Zealand.

Sochi is a favorite habitat for insects in the Russian Federation.

Harm and benefit from mosquitoes

Many people believe that insects only bring harm. However, this is an erroneous assertion. Mosquitoes are an important chain in the food pyramid. They feed on reptiles, amphibians, animals, birds.

Larvae of blood-sucking insects process organic particles rotting in the soil. Thanks to this, the land is not depleted.

mosquito bite

A mosquito bite for a person is associated with pain. The insect secretes components that prevent blood from clotting. After him:

1. The affected area becomes swollen, reddens and itches for a long time. Scratching the wound can lead to infection.
2. In countries with a hot climate, itchy sores on the body may appear.
3. A rash may be noticed a few minutes after the bite. The spots enlarge and then fade. Bullous eruptions or Quincke's edema may appear.
4. Most often, people feel headache, weakness, loss of appetite. Swollen spots are visible on the body, similar to the reaction of vaccination to Mantoux.
5. In some cases, even death is possible.

Parasites are carriers of leishmaniasis, bartonellosis, pappatachi.

Mosquito bite.

Some tips for preventing bites:

• exercise caution in subtropical and tropical countries;
• use repellents;
• show vigilance at sunset and for 3 hours after it;
• wear closed clothes in nature;
• to prevent this disease, travelers must be vaccinated against yellow fever.

First aid for mosquito bites

It is better to prevent a meeting with a flying bloodsucker, so as not to deal with the consequences. But with an insect bite, if it occurs:

1. Wash the affected area with soap and water to remove infected particles.
2. Apply a piece of ice to the wound to reduce inflammation. To eliminate itching, it is appropriate to use a solution of baking soda, boric alcohol, calendula tincture, onion or tomato cut, non-gel toothpaste.
3. If a severe reaction occurs, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

Mosquito Control Methods

To combat blood-sucking insects, it is appropriate to use simple tips and methods.

Conclusion

A mosquito bite is dangerous to humans. Being in nature or traveling, you must be extremely careful and cautious. In case of an insect bite, first aid is immediately provided.