3 Mind-blowing Facts About Mosquitos

Have you ever been in that moment, when you are in a car or some sort of transportation, and guess what that buzzing sound is? No, it's not your phone set to vibrate only. It's the mosquitos. They are back. But guess what? Mosquitos aren't as dangerous and harmful as they seem I've gathered 5 exciting and rather weird facts about mosquitos. #1: Mosquitos DO NOT like the wind.

Despite being a creature that flies, mosquitos try to avoid wind at all costs. Mosquitos are not strong fliers at all. They only weigh about 2.5 milligrams, so blowing them away is as easy as falling off a log. Fans, especially when they blow cool air, lessen heat and sweat from your body, which is the main aspect of humans that attracts

mosquitos to us.

#2: Mosquitoes can learn and remember what their hosts smell like

What you read above is true! A recent study in a Biology journal published in 2018 revealed that mosquitoes’ brains consist of certain dopamine levels that teach them what to avoid and where to return.

The study proved that mosquitoes not only like the human smell but withal have the faculty to expeditiously learn and recollect odours emitted by their host.

Mosquitoes’ preference can easily shift if that person’s smell is associated with an unpleasant sensation. They will also tend to avoid any individuals who behave defensively or try to swat toward them no matter how sweet they are.

#3, the final fact: Only female mosquitoes bite humans

Why do female mosquitoes need blood, and male mosquitoes don’t?

Generally, both male and female mosquitoes feed off nectar and other sweet things that are mainly obtained from plants. However, male mosquitoes exclusively feed on nectar for energy and survival, and they do not require protein to lay eggs.

While female mosquitoes need additional protein by feeding on human blood – at least two blood meals to lay their eggs. Human blood consists of proteins and amino acids, which are consequential for female mosquitoes to obtain to engender and develop their eggs.

Unfortunately, that is all of the fascinating facts I've found. I have to ascertain they are fascinating as hell, so I undoubtedly did not find that much. Genuinely sorry, and we hope you read another one of our blog posts anon!