Question

In mosquitoes the mouth parts necessary for sucking blood is found in?

• A. Males
• B. Females
• C. Both male and females
• D. Neither in male nor in female

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Females

Only female mosquitoes have the mouth parts necessary for sucking blood. They use the blood not for their own nourishment but as a source of protein for their eggs. For food both male and female are dependent on nectar.