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===Life Cycle===
===Life Cycle===
The life cycle of Culicidae flies is holometabolous meaning that they have a number of distinct morphological states. The initial stages require areas of standing water in which to develop. The life cycle of these flies my take anywhere from two weeks to several months dependent on environmental conditions, principally the temperature.<br/>
The life cycle of Culicidae flies is [[Insect Life Cycles|holometabolous]] meaning that they have a number of distinct morphological states. The initial stages require areas of standing water in which to develop. The life cycle of these flies my take anywhere from two weeks to several months dependent on environmental conditions, principally the temperature.<br/>
'''Eggs'''<br/>
'''Eggs'''<br/>
The eggs of Culicidae flies must be laid on areas of standing water such as buckets or ponds. They are laid either singularly or in rafts. Some species of the genera ''Aedes'' will lay their eggs on a moist substrate where they mature and await a suitable water level to stimulate hatching. <br/>
The eggs of Culicidae flies must be laid on areas of standing water such as buckets or ponds. They are laid either singularly or in rafts. Some species of the genera ''Aedes'' will lay their eggs on a moist substrate where they mature and await a suitable water level to stimulate hatching. <br/>