Protective mother Females lay their eggs in rafts and guard them until they hatch, up to 48 hours later. Distribution: From Central America to Brazil. Breeding habitat: Plant-held water reservoirs, such as this empty cacao husk, and human-made containers. Feeding: Various mammals, including rabbits, mice, and humans. Diseases: May transmit several viruses, including Venezuelan equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis. |
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