In Minnesota, how many mosquito species bite humans?

In Minnesota, how many mosquito species bite humans?

• A. 5
• B. 15
• C. 25
• D. 35

Answer: (B)

Many mosquitoes specialize in different hosts, and only a subset actually bite humans. In Minnesota, the number of species that feed on people is substantial but not overwhelming, so the count tends to fall in the middle of the given options. This reflects the reality that several common mosquito species will bite humans, making the issue a real public health and nuisance concern, while a larger portion of species prefer animals or do not bite people aggressively. The smallest option would understate how many human-biting species exist, and the largest options would overstate it, so the middle choice best matches what surveillance and field data show for the region.

Many mosquitoes specialize in different hosts, and only a subset actually bite humans. In Minnesota, the number of species that feed on people is substantial but not overwhelming, so the count tends to fall in the middle of the given options. This reflects the reality that several common mosquito species will bite humans, making the issue a real public health and nuisance concern, while a larger portion of species prefer animals or do not bite people aggressively. The smallest option would understate how many human-biting species exist, and the largest options would overstate it, so the middle choice best matches what surveillance and field data show for the region.