Scientific name: Culex pipiens (como ejemplo)
Insect that depends on small water accumulations to complete its life cycle.
How this species lives in its natural environment, with the climate, shelters and resources it needs.
The common mosquito is one of the best-known and most feared insects for its role in disease transmission.
It depends on still waters for its larval phases, from natural puddles to artificial containers.
Females seek vertebrates to feed at night or dusk, guided by smell and CO₂.
Its rapid life cycle and adaptability make it a great colonizer of habitats created by humans.
It does not require protection; the challenge is to manage its populations safely and respectfully with the environment.
Striking details about this species that show its biology and ecology in a different way.
Aspects to consider if this species is kept in captivity in specialized centers.
Its breeding in the laboratory is done only for health research purposes and must follow strict protocols.
There is a risk of escapes and inadvertently contributing to pathogen transmission.
It is not an insect suitable for generalist exhibition in captivity.
General information aimed at professional facilities and authorized centers.
It is mainly kept in medical entomology laboratories.
Studies are oriented to understanding its biology and finding ecosystem-respectful control methods.
In education it is usually addressed through audiovisual material and preserved samples rather than live colonies.
The best "management" of mosquitoes for the public is to eliminate stagnant water in the domestic environment.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to observe insects in their natural environment, promote favorable habitats (flowers, ponds, hedges) and use captive breeding only for justified educational or conservation purposes.