Mosquitoes first appeared on Earth over 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. They have evolved over millions of years from flies and midges that fed on nectar and pollen into blood-feeding mosquitoes. Today there are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes that play an important role in ecosystems by pollinating plants and serving as food for other animals.
Mosquitoes first appeared on Earth over 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. They have evolved over millions of years from flies and midges that fed on nectar and pollen into blood-feeding mosquitoes. Today there are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes that play an important role in ecosystems by pollinating plants and serving as food for other animals.
Mosquitoes first appeared on Earth over 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. They have evolved over millions of years from flies and midges that fed on nectar and pollen into blood-feeding mosquitoes. Today there are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes that play an important role in ecosystems by pollinating plants and serving as food for other animals.