Mosquito bites
All mosquitoes do not bite — only the female of the species. They need blood to help develop their eggs. The mouths of male mosquitoes are not able to pierce skin to suck blood. The male mosquito drinks only plant juice and water.
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Press, 25 February 1986, Page 13
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