[1] Like other Aedes species, A. provocans goes through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

The females lay their eggs in areas prone to flooding, such as woodland pools or temporary water bodies.

The eggs can withstand desiccation and remain viable for extended periods, allowing them to survive through adverse conditions, including cold winters.

Adult females bite animals to draw blood in order to have enough nutrients to lay eggs.

Males feed on nectar before completing hypopygial rotation or swarming, while females do so before mating or seeking a blood host This species is known to be a vector for West Nile virus,[3] which causes West Nile fever in several animals, including humans.