Fact #642: Only female mosquitoes trying to develop fertile eggs bite humans and animals.

Female mosquitoes require a blood meal, which contains protein and iron, in order to produce eggs for reproduction. The males and the female mosquitoes that are not yet trying to reproduce typically feed on nectar and water.

Source: http://insects.about.com/od/flies/a/10-facts-about-mosquitoes.htm

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