From Pupae to Adult

Amazing how my simple digital camera could capture this mosquito emerging from the pupae casing. This is an Aedes aegypti female.


The adult breaks open the pupal case and starts to crawl out.


The adult starts to unfold its front legs, its abdomen elongated. Note the pupa on the top right corner.


After a couple of minutes, the unfolded front legs rests delicately on the water surface. But the last pair of legs are still attached to the pupal case.


Top view of the mosquito. Note the distinct lyre shape white markings of the torso.

For more info on the Aedes life cycle, have a look here.