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Common House Mosquito vs Inland Floodwater Mosquito

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Common House Mosquito

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

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vs
Inland Floodwater Mosquito

Inland Floodwater Mosquito

Aedes vexans

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Size

Common House Mosquito

Common House Mosquito

0.007 m

Human

1.75 m

Inland Floodwater Mosquito

Inland Floodwater Mosquito

0.006 m

Common House MosquitoInland Floodwater Mosquito
Weight0.0025–0.0025 g0.0000025–0.000003 g
Length0.3–0.7 cm0.4–0.6 cm
Wingspan0.5–0.8 cm–
Top Speed2.4 km/h2.5 km/h
Lifespan0.014–0.164 yrs0.0082–0.082 yrs
Incubation2 days2 days
Offspring100–300 50–200
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCrepuscularCrepuscular
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatWetland, Forest, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Woodland, River, LakeWetland, Forest, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, River, Lake
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, OceaniaNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America
FamilyCulicidaeCulicidae
OrderDipteraDiptera