
What Is a Mosquito?
Mosquitos are flying insects that have two wings and a beak or proboscis that helps them feed. The male of the species eats nectar, while the female feeds on living blood from all types of mammals, including people. There are many different species of this insect, and the ones you encounter in Cambridge appear when the weather grows warm and bite all summer long.Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?
When mosquitoes bite, you probably will not feel the initial sting. They seek out people in a variety of ways, including:- Body Heat
- Scent
- Exhalation of carbon dioxide