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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: Peter of PNG on 20/07/2016 09:04:53

Title: How small a hole will mosquitoes fly through to reach water?
Post by: Peter of PNG on 20/07/2016 09:04:53

Peter of PNG  asked the Naked Scientists:
   Hi,I was wondering, how small of a hole will mosquitoes fly/go through in order to reach water?
For example, would they lay their eggs inside a coke bottle?  What about a soda can?  What about the little hole in a manhole cover that leads to the sewer?
Thanks much.
Peter

 
What do you think?

Title: Re: How small a hole will mosquitoes fly through to reach water?
Post by: chris on 20/07/2016 22:46:23

The hole doesn't actually have to be "fly-through-able"; mosquitoes will fold their wings and walk through a gap if necessary. So the answer to your question is "about the same dimensions as the insects themselves".