How long is a yellow fever mosquito?
A yellow fever mosquito is about 5.5 mm (0.217 in) long.
Size source: lsuagcenter.com
Compared with things you know
- About 79% as long as a seven-spot ladybug (7 mm)
- About 34% of the width of a standard six-sided die (1.6 cm)
- About 23% of the width of a US quarter coin (2.43 cm)
Did you know?
Yellow fever mosquito eggs can survive dry for up to eight months, then hatch 24 to 48 hours after getting wet.
