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Proboscis: In female mosquitoes, this mouth part pierces the skin of a person or animal and sucks out blood. The male’s proboscis is not strong enough to pierce the skin, and males do not feed on blood.
What do male mosquitoes eat if they don’t suck blood?
Like all living creatures, mosquitoes require some form of sustenance in order to survive. Both male and female adult mosquitoes actually feed on nectar, plant sap, or honeydew for nourishment. Only the female mosquitoes require a blood meal, as it provides the necessary protein required for egg laying.
What is the purpose of a male mosquito?
Males primarily feed on the nectar of flowers, but only females actually require blood in order to produce eggs.