Culicidae’ is the scientific family name for mosquitoes. Members of this family are small, flying insects characterized by their slender bodies, long legs, and elongated mouthparts, which are adapted for feeding on the blood of various hosts. Mosquitoes are known for their role as vectors in the transmission of various diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. The family Culicidae includes various genera, with Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex being some of the most well-known.
