Like flies, the common mosquito (Culicidae) belongs to the two-winged insects. The hind wing pair of the common mosquito is not developed and serves to stabilize and coordinate flight. The body length of the common mosquito is only a few mm, and it is of a delicate build. The common mosquito has long legs and is an inconspicuous grey-brown color. All mosquito species develop their larvae in water.
Read more about mosquitoes to better understand how to eliminate them, the adverse effects of their bites, diseases they spread, known facts between species, and how to control mosquitoes in general.
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