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Mosquito species
Mosquitoes are known to spread vector borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. Learn more about the lifecycles and habits of these blood-suckers that are commonly found in the Philippines.
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Aedes Mosquitoes
(Aedes Aegypti)
The bites from an Aedes mosquito peak at the change of light intensity (after sunrise and before sunset).
Appearance
- Adult has black and white markings.
- Larval rest 45 degree from the surface of the water.
- Egg is black in colour and shape like a rugby ball.
Lifecycle
- Egg to adult stage takes 6 – 8 days.
- Complete metamorphosis – egg, larval, pupa and adult.
Habits
- Habitat – container breeder especially man-made containers with clean water.
- Prefer darker colours like black and red.
- Can fly short distance (50 – 100m).
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Anopheles mosquitoes
(Anopheles)
Common species
Anopheles freeborni (Western malaria mosquito), Anopheles quadrimaculatus (Eastern malaria mosquito)
Appearance
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Dark-colored, spotted wings, abdomen raised in resting posture
Habitat
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Clean, slow-moving water (lakes, ponds, marshes)
Risks
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Malaria
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Culex mosquitoes
(Culex)
Common species
Culex pipiens (Northern house mosquito), Culex quinquefasciatus (Southern house mosquito), Culex tarsalis (Western Encephalitis mosquito)
Appearance
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Medium-sized, brownish, pale-banded abdomen
Habitat
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Stagnant water (storm drains, birdbaths, ponds)
Risks
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West Nile virus, encephalitis, filariasis