Inland Floodwater Mosquito vs Red Imported Fire Ant
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Inland Floodwater Mosquito
0.006 m
Human
1.75 m
Red Imported Fire Ant
0.006 m
| Inland Floodwater Mosquito | Red Imported Fire Ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.0000025–0.000003 g | 0.001–0.003 g |
| Length | 0.4–0.6 cm | 0.15–0.6 cm |
| Top Speed | 2.5 km/h | 1 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.0082–0.082 yrs | 1–7 yrs |
| Incubation | 2 days | 9 days |
| Offspring | 50–200 | 100–800 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Wetland, Forest, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, River, Lake | Grassland, Urban, prairie |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America | North America |
| Family | Culicidae | Formicidae |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |