Male Aedes aegypti do not sting, but are attracted to humans
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Males of disease-carrying mosquito species are attracted to humans, although only females drink human blood. This suggests that males may hover around humans to pick up mates.
Researchers have previously observed men egyptian temple Mosquitoes mate with females near humans, but it is unclear whether nectar-eating males are attracted to humans or simply to blood-drinking females. Female mosquitoes use body odor, carbon dioxide, and other cues to find people…
