No, research shows that while mosquitoes can hear, there's no evidence they use this ability to locate humans. A study by Cornell and Binghamton University researchers found that mosquitoes can hear sounds from up to 10 meters away. Cornell Chronicle. This hearing is facilitated by their antennae, not eardrums, which is unusual for long-distance hearing. NPR While human speech falls within the range of frequencies mosquitoes can detect, the research doesn't demonstrate that they use this hearing to target humans specifically. Binghamton News. Instead, their hearing is primarily employed for mating purposes; males use the sound of females' wings to find them. Bioacoustics Stack Exchange.
The buzzing sound associated with mosquitoes is primarily generated by their wingbeats and is more noticeable when they are close. CBS Minnesota. Female mosquitoes produce a higher-pitched buzz than males. MosquitoNix Many people report only hearing mosquitoes when they are very near, suggesting that their ability to hear human sounds, if any, does not directly translate to targeting. Reddit.
In summary, although mosquitoes possess hearing capabilities beyond previously understood limits, current research provides no indication that they use this sense to actively locate and target humans based on sound.
