Bug FAQArmigeres subalbatus
Armigeres subalbatus · Order: Diptera · Family: Culicidae
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Its larvae live in foul, organic-rich water pools and are carnivorous, feeding on other small organisms. Adult females bite people, especially during crepuscular hours in dark forested areas.
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Does it bite or sting?
Female mosquitoes bite humans.
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Where it lives
Larvae develop in foul, organic-rich water pools and are carnivorous.
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What it eats
Larvae are carnivorous, feeding on other small organisms in polluted water.
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When you see it
Adults are most active in crepuscular periods and prefer dark forested habitats.
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Questions people ask
Do they bite humans?
Yes, female Armigeres subalbatus bite people, usually causing only a mild reaction.
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What kind of water do the larvae live in?
The larvae develop in foul, organic-rich water pools and are carnivorous.
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When are the adults most active?
Adults are most active during twilight hours in dark forested areas.
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armigeres_subalbatus
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