There are four distinct stages in the life cycle of a mosquito – egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The mosquito has a different appearance at each stage. The entire cycle generally takes one to two weeks, ...

Want to know more about the warm weather pests? Here’s a peek into the life cycle and feeding habits of mosquitoes. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

When the containers fill with water, mosquito larvae hatch from the eggs. After developing through four larval stages, the larvae metamorphose into pupas. Like the larval stage, the pupal stage is ...