What is the scientific name of a mosquito?

There is no single scientific name for all mosquitoes, because there are many species. The most common ones are:

• Culex pipiens – Common house mosquito.
• Anopheles species – Mosquitoes that spread malaria.
• Aedes aegypti – Mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus.

General Information About Mosquitoes

• Belong to the family Culicidae.
• About 3,500 species worldwide.
• Found in almost all regions except Antarctica.
• Only female mosquitoes bite humans, as they need blood to develop eggs.

Important Species

1. Culex pipiens (House Mosquito):
   • Found commonly in houses and cities.
   • Can spread diseases like filariasis and West Nile virus.
2. Anopheles Mosquito:
   • Includes about 400 species.
   • Only 30–40 species spread malaria to humans.
   • Bites usually at night.
3. Aedes aegypti (Tiger Mosquito):
   • Black with white stripes.
   • Found in tropical regions, including India.
   • Active during the day, spreads dengue and chikungunya.

Life Cycle of Mosquitoes

• Eggs → Larvae → Pupae → Adult mosquito.
• Complete development takes 7–10 days in water.

Control Measures

• Remove stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.
• Use nets, repellents, and insecticides.
• Biological control like fish that eat mosquito larvae.

Conclusion: The scientific name of a mosquito depends on its species. The most common ones are Culex pipiens (house mosquito), Anopheles (malaria mosquito), and Aedes aegypti (dengue mosquito).