Taking a good picture

Preferably, take a photo of the live mosquito resting on the wall, object or plant (i.e. from above). If this is not possible :
- You can also catch the mosquito alive. Put it in a jar then in the refrigerator for around ten minutes. After that, the mosquito will be stunned and easy to handle.
- Be careful not to hit or crush the mosquito! A light tap with your hand or a cloth will make it immobile.
- If it is dead, grasp the mosquito's legs between two fingers so that its back and hind legs, if any, are visible and take a photo from above.
In your photo, be sure to include the following important features (take multiple photos, changing the camera angle if necessary) :
- The top of the mosquito, specifically including the back.
- The hind legs of the mosquito (to the end).
- The top of the mosquito's head.
Make sure you have good lightning (using a flash or a lamp) so that the colors/patterns are clearly visible in your photo.
Make sure the mosquito takes up most of the photo when you upload it (if necessary, crop it).

Examples

The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)