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Mosquitoes affect humans only in their adult stage. |
| 2. |
There are approximately 150 species of mosquitoes in the US and over 3000 worldwide. |
| 3. |
Mosquito lifecycle takes 10 - 14 days to complete. |
| 4. |
Male mosquitoes die after 6 or 7 days. |
| 5. |
Female mosquitoes lay an average of 200 eggs per brood and will have 8 - 10 broods during her lifetime. |
| 6. |
Male mosquitoes do not bite animals or humans but feed on plant juices. |
| 7. |
Exhaled carbon dioxide, from 100 - 150 feet away is what attracts a female mosquito to her prey. |
| 8. |
Female mosquitoes are capable of biting more than once. |
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Mosquitoes can fly 10 miles or more from where they hatch at an estimated speed of one to one and a half miles per hour. |
| 10. |
Mosquitoes flap their wings 500 - 600 times per minute. |