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==Life cycle==
==Life cycle==
Eggs are laid onto plants near water and the larvae fall into water and pupate. The life cycle takes '''6-12 months''' to complete in temperate climates, but can take only '''1 month''' in tropical climates. Females of most species are adapted to sucking blood from the host.
Eggs are laid onto plants near water and the larvae fall into water and pupate. The life cycle takes '''6-12 months''' to complete in temperate climates, but can take only '''1 month''' in tropical climates. Females of most species are adapted to sucking blood from the host.
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