So why do these flies never stop? How many mosquitoes in the world manage to harass us all? It seems there are a lot…

Let’s get an introduction to the world of mosquitoes and Let’s learn the essential details about them.

Mosquitoes are actually one of the most dangerous creatures in the world.

Mosquitoes that usually live in watery areas because they need an environment where they can safely lay their eggs; It prefers swamps, forests and grasslands. In addition, they naturally also roam in urban environments.

Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand in particular are among the countries with the highest number of mosquito species in the world. But when it comes to diseases, they are the most affected areas Asia, Africa and South America. Here, diseases such as West Nile virus, Yellow Fever, Malaria, Zika virus and Dengue Fever, caused by mosquitoes, also kill hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Let’s go to our main topic. How many mosquitoes are there in the world?

According to estimates, the world is today There are about 110 billion mosquitoes. That’s almost 16,000 mosquitoes per person!

How many different species are at stake? The number we see is 3,500. 175 of these species still live and breed in the US. In addition, mosquitoes are found here; It is divided into three types: Aedes, Anopheles and Cules.

Although Aedes originally lived in the tropics, over time they spread around the world and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. This species is also responsible for the spread of Dengue Fever.

The Anopheles type is also found in the world. main carriers of malaria It is known as a stigma, but interestingly, species living in the US do not transmit this disease. Culex, on the other hand, is often referred to as the house mosquito, but they are not as harmless as they are called. According to research, the Culex species is largely responsible for the transmission of diseases such as West Nile virus and Encephalitis.

How about completely destroying these creatures that turn our nights into nightmares?

In fact, this issue is very controversial. Some experts say that in the scenario where the mosquitoes disappear completely, suggests that ecosystems will be severely disrupted. Others argue that mosquitoes are not indispensable links in the food chain and that their place can be taken by certain creatures.

good about that What are your thoughts?