The Mosquito It is actually a type of fly that has a thin body, thin wings, and long legs. Like all insects, mosquitoes eat nectar with their mouth-parts, and males do not have penetration abilities. In addition to nectar, female mosquitoes feed on human and animal blood through their mouth-parts.
A bite from a mosquito causes itchiness, swelling, and redness. There are many serious illnesses that can be transmitted to people by mosquitoes, including West Nile virus, malaria, and dengue fever.
