Question

Write your question here (Keep it simple and clear to get the best answer)Why mosquitoes don't eat anything else rather than sucking blood only?

Answer 1

The thing to be noted is that only female mosquitoes feed on blood. Male mosquitoes feed on nectar. Females mosquitoes need nutrients for laying eggs, these nutrients are fulfilled by blood. So, they feed on blood.

Answer 2

Mosquitoes suck blood becoz they are ecto paracites . they feed on host