Eli5: How is it that mosquitos have enough energy despite their tiny little bodies, that they can torment a human for an entire night?

Question

Eli5: How is it that mosquitos have enough energy despite their tiny little bodies, that they can torment a human for an entire night?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Usually a mosquito if undisturbed will take enough blood until it is full and wont need anymore so it’s only when it gets swatted away and has to keep coming back for more until it is full that you will end up with multiple bites