# Why male mosquitoes are attracted to the sound of female wingbeats

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-27T18:00:09+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-male-mosquitoes-female-wingbeats.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-male-mosquitoes-are-attracted-to-the-sound-of-female-wingbeats-32c883/

To prevent the spread of dangerous diseases by mosquitoes, scientists have long studied their reproductive mechanisms to control their population sizes.

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