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What is the Lifespan of a Mosquito?

Mosquitoes have a short lifespan—they only live for just a month or two! Although this may seem like good news, a mosquito population in the summer is constantly cycling and growing until temperatures drop in the fall. After the eggs hatch, the larvae turn into pupae and eventually become adults in about 14 days. From there, the adult mosquitoes will breed and lay eggs to start the cycle over.

Mosquito populations die off when it begins to get cold outside, are eaten by a predator, or will die naturally in about one to two months.

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Steps in the Mosquito Life Cycle

In just two short weeks, a mosquito egg develops into an adult mosquito. Here’s how this unique life cycle works:

  1. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal in order to reproduce. After feeding, they will lay their eggs on or near stagnant water.
  2. The eggs will hatch within 24 to 72 hours. When the larvae emerge from the eggs, they are typically seen wiggling in the water. The larvae will feed on algae, protozoans, and other organic material.
  3. After about a week or 10 days, the larvae reach the pupal stage. Instead of feeding, the pupae spend a couple of days at the surface of the water to get used to the air.
  4. About three days after the pupal stage begins, the adult mosquito emerges. Only a day later, the adult mosquitoes are able to breed. Female mosquitoes can reproduce and lay eggs for most of her lifetime.

Do Mosquitoes Live For a Long Time?

Male mosquitoes live for a shorter period of time (about two weeks total) than female mosquitoes.  Mosquito eggs, if they do not hatch, can survive for months at a time before hatching. Although mosquitoes have a relatively short life cycle, their rapid rate of reproduction keeps mosquito populations at a constant during the summer months.

When Do Mosquitoes Die?

Unlike certain types of biting pests, mosquitoes do not die after biting someone. In fact, a female mosquito will continually feed throughout her lifetime. Mosquitoes typically naturally die after a month or two. Mosquito populations die off when the warmer temperatures of spring and summer come to an end. This is because mosquitoes cannot function at temperatures less than 50 degrees. This means that here in Georgia, mosquito populations tend to die off by October.

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