The picture illustrates the life cycle of female mosquitoes.
Overall, the process consists of three main stages, starting with egg-laying and culminating in the emergence of adult mosquitoes.
In the first stage, the female mosquito lays eggs on the surface of water, where they remain during the initial week. Then, they start the larval period, which includes four steps. During this period, larvae undergo continuous growth, becoming bigger and longer with each step. The phase is characteristed by gradual physical changes rather than sudden transformations.
After finishing the fourth larval stage, larvae enter the pupal stage in week six. This stage is crucial as major internal changes during this phase will lay the groundwork for adulthood. In the final stage, which occurs between week seven and eight, adult female mosquitos emerges from the pupa. At this point, the inserts become fully developed and capable of reproduction, allowing the life cycle to repeat.