Australian Mosquitoes: Nose-Targeting Bloodsuckers

Researchers have discovered that a species of mosquito native to Australia, Mimomyia elegans, exclusively targets the noses of frogs for feeding. The mosquitoes land on the snouts of frogs and push their proboscis through the skin to access the blood vessels beneath. This behavior is of interest as mosquitoes can potentially transmit deadly fungi to frogs. The study highlights the need for further research to understand why these mosquitoes specifically target the snout and how it may impact disease transmission and conservation efforts for endangered frog species.