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![close up photo of two mosquitoes with long thin legs, light tan bodies and dark stripes on their bodies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fKc6ETNfD9BEBzEfnKDKDV-320-80.jpg)
New invasive mosquitoes descend on Florida, raising concerns of disease
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A species of mosquito from Central and South America has spread to South Florida.
![Dangerous Zika Infected Mosquito Skin Bite. Leishmaniasis, Encephalitis, Yellow Fever, Dengue, Malaria Disease, Mayaro or Zika Virus Infectious Culex Mosquito Parasite Insect Macro.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vSpz6id3RqS6N2ro9GumKe-320-80.jpg)
Animal Sex: How Mosquitoes Do It
By Joseph Castro last updated
Mosquito reproduction involves swarms, behavior-altering seminal fluid and tons of eggs.
![With high-speed video, scientists have detailed, for the first time, how predatory mosquito larvae attack and capture prey in aquatic habitats.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8xQFH6TYXAGf2UZm3V8cj3-320-80.gif)
Mosquito larvae launch their heads like tiny harpoons to nab prey, video reveals
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Researchers have captured the first-ever footage of mosquito larvae flinging their heads at prey in deadly hunting strikes.
![aedes aegypti mosquito](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R4bFj7kuL5acyXXZ4g4kdg-320-80.jpg)
How do mosquitoes sniff out humans to bite?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Some mosquitoes can smell humans from a distance.
![Feet of male hiker inside tent with mosquitoes waiting on mesh doorway, Staloluokta, Padjelantaleden trail, Lappland, Sweden_ Cavan Images via Getty Images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3znnrJyM9JpJcALv3AGqsR-320-80.jpg)
Should we kill every mosquito on Earth?
By Joe Phelan published
Not every mosquito species carries viruses that are deadly to humans, so should we kill all or just some mosquitoes?
![mosquito close up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sCMdRrN4dYTcjfdg86DE93-320-80.jpg)
Why do mosquitoes buzz in our ears?
By Stacy Kish published
Here's why mosquitoes buzz around our heads ... and our feet.
![Neurons in a female mosquito's skin-piercing stylet light up as they detect the taste of blood.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a2PAkFck9EEJVcW4tNMyjR-320-80.gif)
Mosquito 'tongue' neurons ignite like fireworks at taste of human blood
By Mindy Weisberger published
The taste of your blood ignites a burst of sensory neuron activity in mosquito mouthparts.
![mosquito bites](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Xh3MGE9psYKfgnhb2Cuuf-320-80.jpg)
Why Do Some People Always Get Bitten by Mosquitoes, While Others Don't?
By Grant Currin published
Some people can sit outside all summer long and not suffer from mosquito bites. Others turn into an itchy mess despite bathing in DEET and never leaving the purple glow of the bug zapper. What gives?
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