As an expert in the field of entomology, I can tell you that there are several insects and other creatures that are known to consume mosquitoes. Some of these include:


1. Dragonflies and damselflies: These agile flying insects are top predators in the insect world and can catch mosquitoes mid-flight.

2. Ladybugs: While they are more famous for eating aphids, ladybugs will also consume small flies, including mosquitoes.

3. Lacewings: Both adults and larvae of these insects are known to eat mosquitoes.

4. Giant water bugs: Also known as toe-biters or electric light bugs, these aquatic insects are predators that can catch and eat mosquitoes.

5. Fish: Certain species of fish, such as the Gambusia affinis, commonly known as the mosquitofish, are known to eat mosquito larvae in standing water.

6. Birds: Some birds, like purple martins, are known to eat mosquitoes, especially when they are flying near water.
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Bats: These nocturnal mammals are significant predators of mosquitoes and can consume hundreds in a single night.
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Spiders: Many spiders will eat mosquitoes if they get caught in their webs.

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Many birds will eat mosquitoes. The more important among these are purple martins, swallows, waterfowl (geese, terns, ducks) and migratory songbirds. Bird predators usually eat both the adult and aquatic stages of mosquitoes. Goldfish, guppies, bass, bluegill and catfish prey on mosquito larvae.read more >>