High-speed video captures how cannibalistic mosquito larvae snag their prey

Enlarge / Mosquito larvae under a microscope. Certain predatory species feed on the larvae of their rival mosquito species.Boonyakiat Chaloemchavalid/Getty Images

Mosquitos are the bane of many people’s existence, especially since their bites aren’t just annoyingly itchy; they can also spread potentially deadly parasitic diseases. Even the larvae of certain species can be formidable. While most mosquito larvae feed on algae or bacteria and similar microorganisms, some predatory species feed on other insects—including the larvae of other mosquitos. A team of scientists has captured the unique attack methods of these cannibalistic predators on high-speed video, revealing how they capture their

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