culicidae

• Nom scientifique d'une famille de petits insectes volants, communément appelés moustiques, qui jouent un rôle dans la transmission de maladies.

A scientific noun referring to a family of small, flying insects commonly known as mosquitoes, which are known for their role in transmitting diseases.

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   A family of small, flying insects known as mosquitoes, characterized by slender bodies, long legs, and a proboscis used for feeding on nectar and, in females, blood.

   Culicidés (famille des moustiques)

   • Culicidae are found in nearly every region of the world except Antarctica.
   • The life cycle of Culicidae includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
   • Some species of Culicidae are vectors for diseases like malaria and dengue fever.