Mosquito larva head - Vídeo de stock 4K

Head of a mosquito larva (Culex sp.), filtering water through its mouthparts to feed on algae and bacteria. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in still or stagnant water, and they hatch into these larvae, which feed for several days before pupating. The flying adults emerge from the floating pupae and fly off in search of a mate, and food. Females typically feed on the blood of larger animals, including humans