Mosquitoes and Other Insects

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Mosquitoes and Other Insects
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What is an Insect?
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General Characteristics of Insects

• Compound Eyes
• Antennae
• 6 Legs
• 3 Body Regions
• 2 Wing Pairs

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Compound Eyes
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Antennae
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6 Legs
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3 Body Regions
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2 Wing Pairs
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Protection
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Mouthparts
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Mosquitoes
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3,000 Species
in the world
47 Species
in Lee County
10 Species
are a pest problem
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Metamorphosis
(change) (form)
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Eggs
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Larva
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Larva
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Molt
exoskeleton
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Pupa
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Adult
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Skeeter Parts
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Skeeter Parts
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Skeeter Parts
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Skeeter Parts
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Skeeter Parts
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Male Female
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Proboscis
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