Mosquito Pupa in Palm Harbor |
Mosquito pupa, commonly called" tumblers", must live in water from 1 to 4 days, depending upon the species and water temperature. Pupa may be quite active during this stage of life.
The pupa is lighter than water and therefore floats at the surface. It takes oxygen through two tubes called" trumpets". When it is disturbed it dives in a jerking, tumbling motion and then floats back to the surface. The pupa does not eat. The metamorphosis of the mosquito into the adult is completed within the pupa stage.
The adult mosquito splits the pupae case, like a cocoon any merges to the surface of the water where rests until its body can dry and harden. |
