"Human-biting Behavior"

#12866112

16 Oct 2025

A mosquito (Culicidae) is seen in a garden in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 16, 2025.

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#12776334

20 Sep 2025

The Culex mosquito, or house mosquito, is a significant vector of West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, filariasis, and avian malaria--diseases that affect humans, birds, and other animals. Known for feeding on human blood, a Culex mosquito was observed sitting on a mirror, with multiple reflections visible, inside a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 20, 2025.

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#11770511

12 Nov 2024

In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 11, 2024, Culex mosquitoes were observed feeding on human blood and resting in various places around the house, such as on cable wires and the floor, during the night.

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#11770512

12 Nov 2024

In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 11, 2024, Culex mosquitoes were observed feeding on human blood and resting in various places around the house, such as on cable wires and the floor, during the night.

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#11770515

12 Nov 2024

In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 11, 2024, Culex mosquitoes were observed feeding on human blood and resting in various places around the house, such as on cable wires and the floor, during the night.

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#11770520

12 Nov 2024

In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 11, 2024, Culex mosquitoes were observed feeding on human blood and resting in various places around the house, such as on cable wires and the floor, during the night.

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#10918389

16 Jan 2024

The Aedes Mosquito Is A Known Vector Of Several Viruses Including Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus, And Zika Virus. Aedes Mosquitoes Begin Their Blood Meal From The Human Body In A Forest At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 15/01/2024. Aedes Sp. Mosquitoes Are Active During The Daytime, Show Aggressive Human-biting Behavior, And Prefer To Live Near People And Animals To Bite. Only Fertilized Female Mosquitoes Will Suck Blood, Because They Need Proteins To Make Their Eggs Develop.

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#10918390

16 Jan 2024

The Aedes Mosquito Is A Known Vector Of Several Viruses Including Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus, And Zika Virus. Aedes Mosquitoes Begin Their Blood Meal From The Human Body In A Forest At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 15/01/2024. Aedes Sp. Mosquitoes Are Active During The Daytime, Show Aggressive Human-biting Behavior, And Prefer To Live Near People And Animals To Bite. Only Fertilized Female Mosquitoes Will Suck Blood, Because They Need Proteins To Make Their Eggs Develop.

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#10918391

16 Jan 2024

The Aedes Mosquito Is A Known Vector Of Several Viruses Including Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus, And Zika Virus. Aedes Mosquitoes Begin Their Blood Meal From The Human Body In A Forest At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 15/01/2024. Aedes Sp. Mosquitoes Are Active During The Daytime, Show Aggressive Human-biting Behavior, And Prefer To Live Near People And Animals To Bite. Only Fertilized Female Mosquitoes Will Suck Blood, Because They Need Proteins To Make Their Eggs Develop.

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#10918392

16 Jan 2024

The Aedes Mosquito Is A Known Vector Of Several Viruses Including Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus, And Zika Virus. Aedes Mosquitoes Begin Their Blood Meal From The Human Body In A Forest At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 15/01/2024. Aedes Sp. Mosquitoes Are Active During The Daytime, Show Aggressive Human-biting Behavior, And Prefer To Live Near People And Animals To Bite. Only Fertilized Female Mosquitoes Will Suck Blood, Because They Need Proteins To Make Their Eggs Develop.

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#10918393

16 Jan 2024

The Aedes Mosquito Is A Known Vector Of Several Viruses Including Yellow Fever Virus, Dengue Virus, Chikungunya Virus, And Zika Virus. Aedes Mosquitoes Begin Their Blood Meal From The Human Body In A Forest At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 15/01/2024. Aedes Sp. Mosquitoes Are Active During The Daytime, Show Aggressive Human-biting Behavior, And Prefer To Live Near People And Animals To Bite. Only Fertilized Female Mosquitoes Will Suck Blood, Because They Need Proteins To Make Their Eggs Develop.

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#10335480

4 Aug 2023

The Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had said on the floor of the assembly that the total number of cases in Bengal has already crossed 4,000 this year. She had asked the health department to prioritize dengue for now and prepare all mechanisms to fight the mosquito menace the way the state had fought Covid-19. Sources said, apart from Kolkata, districts like North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, and Murshidabad are showing signs of a rapid rise in dengue cases. The West Bengal health department has deployed six medical officers to work under the public health director to help contain dengue and other vector-borne diseases. An Aedes sp. Mosquito vectors of dengue virus, yellow fever virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus, is active during the daytime, show aggressive human-biting behavior, and prefer to live near people and animals to bite, at Tehatta, Nadia, West Bengal; India on 03/08/2023.

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#10059024

19 May 2023

Aedes sp. Mosquitoes are active during the daytime, show aggressive human-biting behavior, and prefer to live near people and animals to bite. Mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. After feeding, female mosquitoes look for water sources to lay eggs. The Aedes mosquito is a known vector of several viruses including yellow fever virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus. Aedes mosquitoes begin their blood meal from the human body in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 18/05/2023.

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#10059026

19 May 2023

Aedes sp. Mosquitoes are active during the daytime, show aggressive human-biting behavior, and prefer to live near people and animals to bite. Mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. After feeding, female mosquitoes look for water sources to lay eggs. The Aedes mosquito is a known vector of several viruses including yellow fever virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus. Aedes mosquitoes begin their blood meal from the human body in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 18/05/2023.

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#10059028

19 May 2023

Aedes sp. Mosquitoes are active during the daytime, show aggressive human-biting behavior, and prefer to live near people and animals to bite. Mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. After feeding, female mosquitoes look for water sources to lay eggs. The Aedes mosquito is a known vector of several viruses including yellow fever virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus. Aedes mosquitoes begin their blood meal from the human body in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 18/05/2023.

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#10059030

19 May 2023

Aedes sp. Mosquitoes are active during the daytime, show aggressive human-biting behavior, and prefer to live near people and animals to bite. Mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. After feeding, female mosquitoes look for water sources to lay eggs. The Aedes mosquito is a known vector of several viruses including yellow fever virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus. Aedes mosquitoes begin their blood meal from the human body in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 18/05/2023.

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