Posted by: schofiel
Mossies - 22/08/2004 19:36
So, does humid air allow mosquitoes to fly more effectively than in dry air, regardless of temperature and air speed?
Mossies
Posted by: lectric
Re: Mossies - 22/08/2004 21:07
Ummmm...... Huh? I assume there's a reason for the question.
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Mossies - 22/08/2004 21:52
I think there's just more of the little buggers around in wet/humid weather. They breed in shallow water you know...
Posted by: JBjorgen
Re: Mossies - 22/08/2004 22:44
Quote:
So, does humid air allow mosquitoes to fly more effectively than in dry air, regardless of temperature and air speed?
What do you mean, an African or European mosquito?
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver
Re: Mossies - 22/08/2004 23:33
ROFL 
Posted by: lectric
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 00:14
For the record, I would assume more humid air means more dense air, means it's easier for a mosquito to stay aloft. (not much)
But that's just conjecture.
But that's just conjecture.
Posted by: boxer
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 06:04
Stop it, you're making me itch!
Posted by: webroach
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 11:18
Quote:
I think there's just more of the little buggers around in wet/humid weather. They breed in shallow water you know...
I think, actually, the important part is that the water be stagnant, not necc. shallow.
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 14:00
Quote:
What do you mean, an African or European mosquito?
/me kicks self over an over again for not coming up with that line...
Posted by: RobotCaleb
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 14:12
i must be missing something
will someone explain the humour?
will someone explain the humour?
Posted by: peter
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 14:19
I bet following sources of humid air is a good prey-finding strategy for mosquitoes. If you're seeing mosquitoes more in humid than dry air, the explanation could be psychological/evolutionary rather than aerodynamic.
Peter
Peter
Posted by: wfaulk
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 14:27
Posted by: RobotCaleb
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 15:45
ahh, thank you
i suppose this means i need more culturing
i suppose this means i need more culturing
Posted by: lectric
Re: Mossies - 23/08/2004 22:51
Oh my.... Yes, Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail is a MUST.