Why does white-footed woods mosquito bite me but not my friend?

Maybe some blood types are more attractive to it.

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Species of Psorophora

Gallinipper White-footed woods mosquito Psorophora cyanescens Dark ricefield mosquito Psorophora howardii

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Scientific Classification

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White-footed woods mosquito (Psorophora ferox)

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