The annoying buzzing and the sound we hear at night around us is unexplainable. But do you know there are different types of mosquitoes and species worldwide, and not everyone exhibits the same characteristics? Many researchers regard that there exist over 3000 mosquito species. However, certain most common types of mosquitoes can cause severe concerns to us.

Today, let us know and learn all about species of mosquitoes in the most common ones across the globe.

Mosquito Varieties and the Characteristics:

Do you know that mosquitoes are among the most dangerous creatures on earth that can kill at least 2-3 million people around every year? Yes, we are shocked too! The mosquitoes definitely are heavy and at risk to the world’s population for the deadly diseases they can produce. They belong to the group of insects called Diptera. Diptera means two wings, and as described, the two wings in a mosquito’s characteristics quite distinguish them from other flies and insects.

The mosquitoes have scales around the body and long mouthparts that help suck fluids from our bodies. While male mosquitoes live only for about a week, female mosquitoes can live about months too. Depending on the types of mosquitoes, they are active day and night and carry diseases from one human to another.

Majorly Known Kinds and Types of Mosquitoes in the World with Pictures:

Do you know or have you heard about these popular major types of Mosquitoes that lead to deadly transmitted diseases? According to World Health Organization (WHO), several mosquitoes can cause up to toxic and harmful vectors of human diseases that suck human blood. We are briefing all about them here just for you. Let us learn about the different all types of mosquitoes with names today.

1. Anopheles Mosquitoes:

Anopheles mosquito types are best known widely for transmitting the most common disease – malaria. Not just that, some regions also have witnessed them transmitting filariasis. They are known as marsh mosquitoes, and they have around 460 species within them. They are found mainly near the places where water clogs in, such as rain pools and ponds. These mosquitoes can become eggs to adults in two weeks, and their life span is around two weeks. However, female anopheles can live longer, even for months. These mosquitoes are most active at night times, after sunset until the sunrise period. While these are the biting hours, too, they mostly always feed on humans more than animals.