How much blood does a mosquito drink in one bite? The shocking amount behind that tiny itch

Ever wondered how much blood a mosquito takes? It’s a minuscule 0.001 to 0.01 milliliters per bite, crucial for female mosquitoes to produce eggs. Using a needle-like proboscis, they siphon blood and inject saliva, causing itching. This tiny feast, taking only minutes, allows them to lay hundreds of eggs, continuing the cycle of summer annoyance.