Stechmücke
Stechmücken, commonly known as mosquitoes, are small, flying insects belonging to the family Culicidae. Worldwide, over 3,500 species of mosquitoes have been identified. They are characterized by their slender bodies, a pair of scaled wings, and a long proboscis. While male mosquitoes feed on nectar, it is the female mosquito that requires a blood meal for egg development. This blood-feeding behavior is what gives them their common name "Stechmücke," which translates to "stinging midge" in German.
The life cycle of a mosquito consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Mosquitoes lay
Female mosquitoes locate hosts by detecting carbon dioxide, heat, and other chemical cues. Their bite can cause