Mosquitoes are tiny insects, but their impact is significant. Here are five fascinating facts:
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Only Female Mosquitoes Bite: Only female mosquitoes bite humans and animals. They need the blood meal to produce eggs; males feed on nectar and plant juices. [Source: Raid®, OFF!® Insect Repellent, multiple other sources]
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Rapid Development: Mosquitoes have a relatively short lifespan, typically 2-4 weeks for adults, depending on factors like temperature and humidity. [Source: Multiple sources including initial reference text]
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Voracious Appetite (Females): Female mosquitoes can consume up to three times their weight in blood during a single feeding. [Source: Odomos Protect]
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Bite Preferences: Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. Factors influencing this include body odor, carbon dioxide levels in breath, and even clothing color. Mosquitoes are known to prefer darker colors. [Source: Raid®, OFF!® Insect Repellent, Barefoot Mosquito]
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Global Distribution & Diversity: There are over 3,700 different types of mosquitoes found worldwide, inhabiting diverse environments. [Source: CDC]
