General Description

Body with a rounded head and a cylindrical abdomen. Two tails (spiracles), or a tube (siphon), at the end of the abdomen. Up to 1 cm long.

Biology

Mosquito larvae often live near the surface, where they trap floating organic matter, mostly algae, by filtering the particles from the water.

Distribution

Worldwide. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat

Still water, including lakes, ponds and puddles.

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