[pct-l] mosquitoes

[Kent Spring]

For the doubters :
 
osquito Facts
   Simple Facts 

There are over 2500 different species of mosquitoes throughout the world, of which 150 species occur in the United States. 
A single female can lay over 200 eggs at a time. Mosquito eggs can survive for more than five years. 
All mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. 
Not all species bite humans; some prefer birds, others prefer horses, and some will even bite frogs and turtles. 
Only females take blood; males feed only on plant nectar. 
Mosquitoes can fly considerable distances; some species remain close to their larval habitats while others can fly 20 miles or more. 
Mosquitoes do not develop in grass or shrubbery, although adults fequently rest in these areas during daylight hours. 
Mosquitoes are responsible for more human death than any other living creature.   
 
Happy trails, and no mosquitoes -
Spring