Standard Science Primary 3 Cycles

At which stage of its life cycle is a mosquito most difficult to kill because it does not feed?

A Pupa
B Adult
C Egg
D Larva
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Step 1: Identify the 4 stages of a mosquito: Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult. Step 2: The Pupa is the non-feeding stage where the transformation occurs. Step 3: Because it does not feed, it is harder to target with certain baits.

Correct answer: Pupa

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