ELi5: why do mosquitoes come inside the house only at night and almost disappear during the daytime

Question

ELi5: why do mosquitoes come inside the house only at night and almost disappear during the daytime

In: Biology

Answer 1

I think females suck human blood to have babies, so they might be putting the eggs in a pond outside. (As far as i know at least)

Answer 2

Temperature or sun related? We have terrible mosquitoes in Minnesota. If you went down to the creek or someplace cool and with a lot of shade you’d get mosquitoes. But nearly none in a warm sunny open place.

Answer 3

I asked our Alexa where mosquitos hide inside. She said they hide under furniture and behind drapes during the day and come out to feed at night. Terrifying!

Answer 4

It depends on the species. Some will come inside to find someone to feed on. Others will come inside to find a safe place to hide and might stay all winter.