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Why are there so many mosquitoes in warm months? And where do they go in _______? Why is anything around less during winter? Because of the _______ weather. Mosquitoes are no exception (例外). Mosquitoes are active when it’s warm and wet. This means that they _______ the cold. When it becomes much colder, they are not able to fly and they become _______.

Where do they go?

Unlike birds, mosquitoes don’t fly south for winter in droves (成群结队). They would never be able to fly _______ enough. For male and female mosquitoes, the answer to the question “Where do mosquitoes go in winter?” is _______.

Male mosquitoes? They die. But that’s not because of the cold. Male mosquitoes _______ shorter than females, and they die _______ autumn, after mating (交配).

Female mosquitoes, though, can live through winter. And _______ do they do that? They hibernate (冬眠).

“They can hibernate for up to six months in the cold weather,” says Jayme Bella. “When there is enough water or warmth for _______ needs, they carry on with life.”