Least Concern
Gnat (Common)
Culex pipiens
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About
Gnats are small, flying insects that are often mistaken for mosquitoes. While some species are harmless, others can be pests or vectors of disease. Female gnats require blood for egg development, while males feed on nectar and other plant juices.
Habitat
Near water sources worldwide
Diet
Female gnats feed on blood, males feed on nectar and plant juices
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Fun Facts
- Gnats have a lifespan of only about one week.
- Female gnats lay hundreds of eggs in water or moist soil.
- Some species of gnats are important pollinators of plants.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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