Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Mosquitoes are tiny flying insects that belong to the order Diptera, known for their slender bodies, long legs, and a distinct elongated mouthpart called a proboscis. While both males and females feed on nectar for energy, only female mosquitoes bite, needing the protein in blood to develop their eggs. They are often found around standing water, where they lay their eggs—anything from ponds and marshes to buckets, gutters, or even a small bottle cap with rain