The mosquito belongs to the species Holorusia mikado, and was found in August last year. Speaking to the Xinhua news agency, Zhao Li, curator of the museum, said:
“These mosquitoes look horrendous, but do not feed on blood. The adults have a life span of only a few days and mainly feed on nectar.
"There are tens of thousands of types of mosquitoes in the world. Barely 100 species feed on blood and may be a problem for humans.”
The species is mainly found in the Chengdu plain, and in mountainous areas below 2,200 metres.
Mr Li added:
“They are weak fliers because of their big bodies. When they fly, it is more like hopping. More often than not, they are found in areas with dense vegetation.”
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