A mosquito's life cycle is pretty interesting - they go through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The adult stage is when they start looking for blood to feed on, but they can survive for a while without it. Female mosquitoes are the ones that feed on blood, by the way - males don't need it to survive.
So, what do mosquitoes eat when they're not snacking on blood? Well, they love nectar from flowers, and they'll also munch on pollen and other tiny plants. They'll even eat honeydew from aphids - it's like a sweet, sticky snack for them!
But let's get back to the question at hand: how long can a mosquito live without blood? The answer varies depending on the species, but most mosquitoes can survive for around 1-2 weeks without feeding on blood. Some species, like the Asian tiger mosquito, can even live for up to 4 weeks without blood!
