Do mosquitoes thrive in moving water?

Mosquitoes do not typically thrive in moving water. Most species prefer stagnant or slow-moving water for their breeding and development. This environment provides ideal conditions for them to lay their eggs, as the stillness of the water prevents the eggs and larvae from being washed away and offers a more stable habitat for growth.

While there may be some exceptions in specific species that can tolerate or even breed in very slow-moving water, the general trend is for mosquitoes to flourish in areas where water does not flow quickly. Fast-moving water bodies, such as rivers and streams, are usually unsuitable for mosquito larvae, which need calm waters to survive and mature into adult mosquitoes. Therefore, saying that mosquitoes thrive in moving water is inaccurate.