How well-fed mosquitoes outwit victims at take-off
(PHYSorg.com Biology)

Stealth and haste are often at the heart of most successful raids, and the forays of famished female mosquitoes are no different. `Female mosquitoes need a blood meal to develop their eggs,` explains Florian Muijres, from Wageningen University, The Netherlands, adding that zipping in and out after a quick sip without attracting the attention of the unfortunate victim is essential if the insect is to survive.