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To: combjelly who wrote (469783)	4/8/2009 1:23:07 PM
From: one_less	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574681

nonsense. You made a mistake, got caught, but can't admit you were wrong, then compound the problem by making false attributions to me. Now you are sniveling about what a meanie I am for calling you on it. tsk that's just pathetic.

To: combjelly who wrote (469783)	4/8/2009 1:38:53 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574681

Here, read up on some facts, it'll be good for you. MOSQUITO Life Cycle. Figure courtesy of the Department of Entomology, University of Georgia o In their quest for blood, mosquitoes may bite birds, frogs, snakes, and mammals, including people. o The average life span of the female MOSQUITO is 3 to 100 days; the male's is 10 to 20 days. o 24 hours or so after hatching, a female MOSQUITO flies off in search of a blood meal. o When she bites, the MOSQUITO injects a bit of saliva that slows coagulation so blood flows freely. It's your body's allergic reaction to the saliva that caused the welt and itching sensation. o Depending on species, female mosquitoes may lay 100 to 300 eggs at a time and may average 1,000 to 3,000 during their lifespan. o Adults can live for several weeks, feeding on carbohydrate sources such as nectar and fruit juices. o Worldwide, mosquito-borne diseases kill more people than any other single factor. In the United States, MOSQUITO vectors transmit several types of encephalitis, dog heartworm, and malaria. o The larval and pupal stages can be found in a variety of aquatic habitats including: discarded containers, tires, temporary woodland pools, tree and crab holes, salt marshes, and irrigation ditches. o Most mosquitoes remain within 1 mile of their breeding site. A few species may range up to 20 miles or more. o Depending on temperature, mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult in as little as 4-7 days. o Presently, the cues used by mosquitoes to find their hosts are poorly understood. Carbon dioxide (CO2), heat, octenol and light have been shown to be attractants. Other compounds tested such as lactic acid also have proved to attract certain species of biting insects. o You're more likely to be a target for mosquitoes if you consume bananas. o MOSQUITO biting activity increase by 500 times when there is a full moon. o A mosquito's wings beat 500 times a second. o Mosquitoes dislike citronella because it irritates their feet. o Most mosquitoes fly less than a mile during their lifetime. o A female MOSQUITO takes a nap after having a blood meal to assist in the digestion process. o There are some types of mosquitoes that hibernate to survive cold winters. fairfaxcounty.gov

To: combjelly who wrote (469783)	4/8/2009 1:39:31 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574681

The world's largest MOSQUITO is the Toxorhynchites speciosus with the female of the species reaching a blood-sucking length of 1.5 inches. The Toxorhynchites speciosus can be founds along the coasts of Australia but luckily for Australians these giant mosquitoes prefer to feed on nectar.

To: combjelly who wrote (469783)	4/8/2009 1:41:51 PM
From: one_less	Respond to of 1574681

This one is bigger though. animalmascots.com

To: combjelly who wrote (469783)	4/8/2009 1:45:43 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574681

Maybe you just need to get out more, here try this. The Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute, Texas Special for the 2008 Festival: Amazing Texas: Fascinating Facts, Entertaining Tales, Bizarre Happenings, and Historical Oddities About the Lonestar State (Amazing America) Meet the Author! T. Jensen Lacey will be signing books at the The Great Texas Mosquito Festival in Clute on July 24 When: late July Where: Clute Municipal Park in Clute, Texas. Slather on some repellent and join the swarm of over 18,000 people who gather annually for a festival celebrating the state's favorite summertime pest, the mosquito. Contests: Folks just itchin' for a little friendly competition can race on over to the Mosquito Chase 5K Run, or take aim at the Dodge Ball Sting Tournament, which offers both youth and adult divisions. Those looking for leisurely, Lone Star-themed activities can sign up for doubles horseshoe and washers pitching contests, while those over 60 can battle to be the first to yell "Bingo!" during high-spirited rounds of the all-American game. The insect-themed itinerary of events continues with the Mosquito Legs Contest, where festival-goers can parade those pesky bug bites in front of an appreciative crowd who also cheer on the contestants doing their best to round up the pervasive pests in a Mosquito Calling Contest. Connoisseurs of Texas cuisine have an event they can sink their teeth into as backyard barbecuers transform into gods of the grill during the BBQ & Fajita Cook-off. Awards will be handed out for best brisket, pork, spare ribs, chicken, beef fajita and overall. Music: No festival is complete without some Texas tunes, and throughout the event acts on the main stage will set the mood for merriment with Tejano and country hits. Children's Activities: Pint-sized skeeters can meet a new furry friend at the petting zoo, dream of riding the range during a pony ride, or hop on a carousel horse at the carnival, which offers a variety of entertainment for young festival-goers, including the Gladiator playland and mini-cars, helicopters and motorcycles. Kids can also hunt for buried treasure in the haystack dive, and before heading home every family should pose for a photo beside Willie-Man-Chew, the festival's 26-foot-tall mosquito mascot. Tweens and teens will enjoy the carnival thrill rides, ranging from the hair-raising hurricane and scream-producing sizzler to a spine-tingling ride through a spook house. A number of games, including close and long range basketball and pool tables are also set up for hours of amusement. For More Information: • visit mosquitofestival.com Photo courtesy The Great Texas Mosquito Festival