Mosquito
Culicidae
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Mosquitoes are small flies whose females drink blood to produce eggs, while males feed on nectar. Their larvae live in still water. Some species spread diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus.
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