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Can Mosquitoes Fly in the Rain?

Published in Mosquito Behavior 1 min read

Yes, mosquitoes can fly in the rain. This is surprising because a single raindrop weighs 50 times more than a mosquito. However, mosquitoes are incredibly lightweight, so the force of a raindrop impacting them is minimal. They simply go with the flow of the raindrops instead of trying to fight them, allowing them to fly through a downpour without being significantly affected.

  • A raindrop's force is low due to the mosquito's light weight.
  • Mosquitoes use their light weight to their advantage and don't try to dodge raindrops.
  • They can continue biting even while it's raining.

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