Mosquitos

The Florida Museum, Fall 2022, has an exhibit about mosquitos, which includes stunning macro photography. Who knew they are beautiful? Mosquitos provide us with ecological services as well as ugly red welts.

Mosquitos are Pollinators

Mosquitos as Pollinators

Mosquito Majesty

Incredible high-resolution images by entomologist Lawrence Reeves showcase the rarely seen beauty of mosquitoes. See the incredible diversity of mosquito species, including some types that don’t cause any harm to humans, and the fascinating behaviors they exhibit.

What’s For Dinner?

Humans aren’t the only animals on a mosquito’s menu – mosquitoes feed on other mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and even worms. See incredible photos of mosquitoes in nature demonstrating their diverse eating habits.

Did You Know?

Mosquitoes’ primary source for food and energy is flower nectar, not blood, making them useful pollinators. Only the females of some species require blood to produce eggs.
The U.S. is home to almost 200 mosquito species, around 90 of which are found in Florida.
In the past decade, 10 new species of non-native mosquitoes have been found in Florida – and more are likely coming as the climate warms and global connectivity increases.

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3215 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611-2710

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