How does the mosquito’s mouth pierce my skin when it is so soft?

Question

I just caught a mosquito and tried stabbing its mouth into my skin but it just bends and doesn’t pierce. How did they do it on their own?

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Answer 1

The mouthpiece you see is actually a protective sheath. They’ve got a set of thinner needly things on the inside they work into your skin over a bit of time with a sawing motion.