In which stage of the mosquito life cycle does the mosquito become a "tumbler"?

In the mosquito life cycle, the stage referred to as a "tumbler" occurs during the pupal stage. This is a transitional phase where the mosquito has already hatched from the egg and developed into a larva. As the larva matures, it reaches the pupal stage, at which point it no longer feeds and begins to undergo transformation into an adult mosquito. During this pupal stage, mosquito pupae are commonly known as "tumblers" because of their distinctive behavior. They are shaped like a comma and can move by tumbling in the water when disturbed, which helps them evade predators.

This stage is crucial as it is when the insect undergoes significant changes to transition from the larval form into the adult mosquito, ready for its next phase of life. Understanding the characteristics and behavior of pupae is important for effective mosquito control strategies, as addressing them during this stage can help reduce mosquito populations.