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Male Mosquitoes Discovered Feeding on Blood, Study Reveals

12/27/2025

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Pennsylvania State University researchers report that male mosquitoes can feed on blood, challenging long-held beliefs.
The finding stemmed from an accidental observation.
Researchers found that dehydration triggers blood-feeding behavior in certain male mosquito species.
Experiments show male mosquitoes can be infected with the West Nile virus.
The study remains under peer review.

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Pennsylvania State University researchers report that male mosquitoes can feed on blood, challenging long-held beliefs.
The finding stemmed from an accidental observation.
Researchers found that dehydration triggers blood-feeding behavior in certain male mosquito species.
Experiments show male mosquitoes can be infected with the West Nile virus.
The study remains under peer review.