In general, adult mosquitoes are relatively small insects that generally are about 0.15– 0.4 inches long, although some species can be less than 0.1 inches long. However, most mosquito adults commonly encountered are close to the same size.
Are mosquitoes good for anything?
So are mosquitoes good for anything? BESANSKY: Yes, they’re good for lots of things. … And what those mosquitoes are good for, they’re food for fish and other insect predators and birds. They pollinate plants.