In adult mosquitoes, are both male and female blood feeders?

In adult mosquitoes, it is primarily the females that are blood feeders. Female mosquitoes require the proteins and nutrients found in blood to develop their eggs. They use their specialized mouthparts to pierce the skin of animals or humans and feed on blood. In contrast, male mosquitoes typically do not feed on blood; instead, they primarily consume nectar and other sugar sources for energy. This distinction is crucial for understanding mosquito behavior, especially in the context of pest control and the transmission of diseases, as only female mosquitoes are responsible for blood feeding and can act as vectors for pathogens.