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Why did the mosquitoes bite spot becomes so big?

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Why did the mosquitoes bite spot becomes so big?

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Technically, mosquitoes do not really “bite.” They suck blood from their prey using their proboscis. Mosquitoes do not primarily feed on blood from humans and animals – they also feed on nectar. They need blood for additional nutrients, especially for reproduction. Mosquitoes are usually active at dawn and dusk. During these times, they “hunt” for their victims and feed. When a mosquito finds a target, it carefully lands on the skin of the human or animal. It initially applies its saliva to act as a painkiller, to mask its bloodsucking activity. After the application of the painkiller, the mosquito will put out its proboscis, a hollow needle-like structure in its head, and stick it into the skin of the victim to suck blood. As it sucks blood, its abdomen will noticeably bulge as it fills with blood. It will continue to do so until it has its fill. If you are bitten by a mosquito, you will only feel the itch and pain a few minutes after the bite took place. Pain and itch is then followe

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