What is the process during a mosquito sheds its skin?

Mosquitoes undergo a process called molting to shed their skin, which occurs as they grow. During this process, the mosquito secretes enzymes that break down the outer layer of its exoskeleton, allowing it to split and emerge from the old skin. This typically happens several times throughout their life cycle, particularly as they transition from larva to pupa and then to adult. After shedding, the new exoskeleton hardens and darkens, allowing the mosquito to continue its development.