Christian Drerup @christiandrerup.com · 13d

Ever wondered what mosquito pupae do when they get flushed out of their aquatic habitat? The answer surprised us - and might surprise you too. 🦟 📍Room 500 | 🕓 4:45 pm | #ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social

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@woodcollier.bsky.social · 13d

My guess is they sit tight because they’ll hatch anyway, if not predated. Waterproof so no desiccation. Feeding no-longer required, until imago. They’re as happy out of water as in?