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- There are over 270 species of mozzies
in Australia. - The Aerogard prototype was initially tested by
Queen Elizabeth II in an unofficial field trial. - Mozzies are attracted to people through body scents, carbon dioxide from breath, warmth and humidity.
- Only female mozzies bite for blood. This is because they need the protein to produce eggs. Male mozzies feed on plant nectar and juices.
- Why do mozzie bites itch? Mozzies inject a chemical when biting to prevent blood from clotting. This chemical can also cause irritation.
- A mozzie wing beats from 300-600 times per second. The beating wings create the buzzing sound.
