What’s a mosquito’s favorite color? #shorts #science #SciShow

Mosquitoes are attracted to red and orange colors due to their wavelengths, which are similar to human skin tones. Researchers suggest wearing light blue clothing to repel mosquitoes by covering the skin with a color they are not attracted to. However, the combination of carbon dioxide from human breath and these colors is what truly attracts mosquitoes. When researchers blocked mosquitoes' ability to sense either carbon dioxide or the preferred wavelengths, the mosquitoes no longer approached.

Which color range are mosquitoes particularly attracted to due to its dominance in human skin tones?

• Purple and pink

• Red and orange

• Yellow and brown

• Blue and green

What color do researchers suggest wearing to potentially repel mosquitoes?

• Bright yellow

• Light blue

• Dark green

• Deep purple

Why might wearing light blue clothing help in repelling mosquitoes?

• It blends with the sky

• It reflects ultraviolet light

• It is a complementary color to red and orange

• It absorbs less heat

What combination of factors attracts mosquitoes besides colors?

• Humidity and temperature

• Carbon dioxide and red/orange colors

• Wind speed and direction

• Sound and vibration

What happens when mosquitoes' ability to sense carbon dioxide is blocked?

• They change their color preference

• They become more aggressive

• They stop approaching humans

• They fly at a lower altitude