Mosquitoes also can transmit certain human diseases such as Western Equine Encephalitis. The incidence of mosquito-transmitted disease in Colorado is quite low and closely monitored by public health agencies. Aedes life cycle. Immature mosquitoes are worm-like larvae, known as wrigglers, that live in shallow water and feed mostly on microorganisms. They prefer areas protected from wave action by vegetation and floating objects.
Irrigated pastures are a common mosquito habitat in Colorado.
Mosquitoes rarely breed in moving water. Only female adult mosquitoes feed on blood. Male mosquitoes feed on nectar and are not considered pests. Aedes Mosquitoes Adult Aedes feed day and night. They can be extremely annoying but do not transmit any important human diseases in Colorado.