What Do Mosquitoes Look Like? Trusted Pest Control Serving Central TN
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Did you know that there are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide? Yet all mosquitoes share a variety of physical characteristics, including:
Mosquitoes can be easily confused for other insects. However, they have two unique body parts that can help distinguish them from other bugs: a beak-like proboscis and scale-covered wings that give them a fringe-like appearance. Mosquitoes are often smaller than you think; people often confuse them for much larger bugs. Pay attention the behaviors of the insect to help identify it.
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It is extremely common to misidentify a crane fly, midge, gnat, or mayfly as a mosquito. Here’s how they differ from mosquitoes:
There are about 150 species of mosquitoes found nationwide. These are the types that can be found here in Central TN, and they can look very similar:
To help identify what type of mosquito you are dealing with, it’s best to enlist the help of a professional mosquito exterminator.
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