How does a mosquito find its prey?

Trevor
19/01/2013

Females drink blood and nectar; the males only sip plant nectar.  When a female bites, she also injects an anticoagulant (anti-clotting chemical) into the prey to keep the victim's blood flowing.  She finds her victims by sight and smell, and also by detecting their warmth.

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