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Explain to me in terms of their proboscis, antenna, palpus, presence of hairs and their modified mouthparts. For each gender, give at least 5 or 6 distinct characteristics according to the above requirements. If possible please add extra information.

 

What are the differences between female mosquitoes and male mosquitoes physically

¨depends on the species.

- antennae on most mosquito species are featherlike in males and filament like in females. This is because it is males who locate females by detecting pheromones with antennae

- females have sucking mouthparts - they need energy to grow eggs. In some species males do not have mouth at all, they just copulate and die.