Test Your Knowledge: The Mosquito Quiz Awaits!

Key Points
Welcome to the Mosquito Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about the deadliest animal on the planet! This insect is known for its blood-sucking bites that leave an itch as well as for spreading some of the world's worst diseases including malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, and dengue.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Mosquitos if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this menacing killer!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the mosquito?
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- Culicidae
- Culex
- Aedes
- Anopheles
- How many species of mosquitoes are there?
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- Over 4,500
- Over 5,500
- Over 2,500
- Over 3,500
- What is the average lifespan of a mosquito?
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- 2-4 weeks
- 1-2 weeks
- 6-8 weeks
- 4-6 weeks
- What do female mosquitoes feed on?
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- Water
- Nectar
- Plant sap
- Blood
- What do male mosquitoes feed on?
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- Blood
- Water
- Plant sap
- Nectar
- What is the main purpose of a mosquito's proboscis?
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- To feed
- To reproduce
- To sense
- To breathe
- What is the average size of a mosquito?
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- 0.1-0.4 inches
- 0.2-0.4 inches
- 0.6-0.8 inches
- 0.4-0.6 inches
- What is the main reason mosquitoes are considered dangerous?
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- They are venomous
- They are aggressive
- They transmit diseases
- They are poisonous
- Which of the following diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes?
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- Dengue fever
- Malaria
- Zika virus
- All of the above
- What is the most effective way to prevent mosquito bites?
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- Install screens on windows and doors
- Use insect repellent
- All of the above
- Wear long sleeves and pants
- What time of day are mosquitoes most active?
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- Morning
- Night
- Evening
- Afternoon
- What attracts mosquitoes to humans?
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- Sweat
- Body heat
- All of the above
- Carbon dioxide
- What is the main predator of mosquitoes?
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- Birds
- Dragonflies
- Fish
- Frogs
- What is the main purpose of mosquito antennae?
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- To hear
- To see
- To taste
- To smell
- What is the average flight speed of a mosquito?
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- 3-4 miles per hour
- 2-3 miles per hour
- 4-5 miles per hour
- 1-2 miles per hour
- How many eggs can a female mosquito lay at one time?
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- 100-200
- 200-300
- 300-400
- 50-100
- What is the average number of eggs a female mosquito can lay in her lifetime?
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- 1,000
- 2,000
- 500
- 1,500
Types Of Mosquitos
This insect is a species of small fly from the family Culicidae of which there are over 3500 species. Their name is a Spanish or Portuguese word for little fly and they can be found throughout the world. Some of the most deadly species are:
Interesting Mosquito Facts
Not only is this insect one of the most annoying bugs in the world, it is also considered the deadliest one as well, killing more people than any other creature. It is estimated that they are responsible for the death of around 750,000 to 1 million humans yearly. However, as awful as this may sound, without this pesky and dangerous insect, many animal populations that rely on the mosquito as a food source could decline due to a lack of food. Read on for more interesting facts.


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