After resting and developing, the pupa’s skin splits to allow the adult mosquito to emerge. The adult rises out of the water (as pictured), before resting on the surface, allowing its body to dry and harden. It then flies away. A few days after emerging, adults will begin to mate – restarting the life cycle. This emerging mosquito belongs to the genus Anopheles.
James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
