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quito has four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. 

Egg

Female mosquitoes lay eggs in water, moist soil, or near the base of plants 

Eggs can survive dry conditions for a few months 

Eggs hatch when covered with water 

Eggs can float on the surface of water or stick together in rafts 

Larva 

Larvae live in water and eat plankton, fungi, bacteria, and algae

Larvae go through four stages, called instars

Most species surface to breathe air

Pupa 

Pupae live in water and do not feed

Pupae are still highly mobile and actively swim

Pupae develop into adult mosquitoes in 2–3 days

Adult

Adult mosquitoes feed on nectar as a food source 

Only female mosquitoes bite and feed on the blood of humans or other animals 

Female mosquitoes use the protein from blood to make eggs 

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