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Mosquito Biology: Why Only Females Bite

Male vs. Female Diet

Male mosquitoes feed on plant nectar; their mouthparts cannot pierce skin. Females require blood meals to develop eggs. Males live a few days to a week; females live 2–3 weeks.

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