Mosquitoes are common flying insects in the family Culicidae with a worldwide distribution. There are about 3,500 species. They have a pair of scaled wings, a pair of halteres, a slender body and long legs. The females of most mosquito species suck blood and are vectors for some deadly diseases.
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- American Mosquito Control Association Organization enhancing the health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes, other vectors and pests of public importance.
- Aedes aegypti and Dengue Fever Photographic study by Roland Mortimer of this mosquito and its life history, and the illness caused by a virus it transmits.
- Aedes aegypti and Disease Control in the 1990s Lecture delivered before the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
- World Culicidae Catalogue of the world's mosquito fauna, including distribution maps, country catalogues, and disease vectors.
- Images of Arbovirus Vectors Photo gallery from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Tiny Mosquito Information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, and preventative measures.
- Mosquitoes An illustrated essay by David Richman on some of the species of mosquito that can be found in the southern US.
- A Closer Look at Mosquito Mouthparts Photographic study by Roland Mortimer with annotated images of the proboscis.
- Mosquitoes: Male versus Female A look at the anatomical differences between the two, with photographs of Aedes aegypti and species of Culicini and Anophelini.
- Anopheles darlingi Photographs of this mosquito found in South and Central America. Click to enlarge.
- Anopheles cruzii Photographs of the larva and pupa of this mosquito found in Brazil. Click to enlarge.
- Album: Culicidae Photographs of many flies in this family.
- Family Culicidae Photographs of mosquitoes in this family found in North America, provided by BugGuide.
- Culicidae Family: Mosquito Description, other information and photographs of adults and larvae.
- Anopheles earlei Research project by Laura Otto on this insect including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with man.
- Aedes albopictus: Asian Tiger Mosquito Provides photographs and a description of this species, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
- Anopheles quadrimaculatus: Common Malaria Mosquito Provides photographs and a description of this species, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
- Culex nigripalpus Provides photographs and a description of this species, vector of the St. Louis encephalitis SLE virus, its distribution, life cycle, medical significance and management.
- Deinocerites cancer: Crabhole Mosquito Provides photographs and a description of this species which lives in the burrows of landcrabs, with information on its distribution and life history.
- The New South Wales Arbovirus Surveillance and Mosquito Monitoring Program Information on mosquitoes, their ecology and control and the diseases they transmit.