The anatomy of a mosquito bite
Piercing: The mosquito uses its mouthparts to pierce the host's skin.
Injection: It injects saliva containing anticoagulants, vasodilators, and enzymes.
Sucking: The mosquito then sucks up blood through the labrum.
Piercing: The mosquito uses its mouthparts to pierce the host's skin.
Injection: It injects saliva containing anticoagulants, vasodilators, and enzymes.
Sucking: The mosquito then sucks up blood through the labrum.