A baby mosquito is called a wriggler. Learn why, plus fun facts, pronunciation, and free resources.
The baby animal name "Wriggler" has been part of the English language for centuries, used to describe the young of mosquito.
A baby mosquito is called a wriggler. Mosquito babies are called wrigglers (larvae) or tumblers (pupae)
The name "Wriggler" for baby mosquitos comes from historical English usage. Mosquito babies are called wrigglers (larvae) or tumblers (pupae)