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Spiders love sweet smell of blood perfume

Some creatures attract the opposite sex by biting into a well-fed mosquito

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

This takes the pre-kiss breath mint into new territory. Certain jumping spiders prefer partners that have recently dined on blood-fed mosquitoes.

YUM A jumping spider feasts on a mosquito, living up to researchers’ nickname of “Mosquito Terminator” for this Evarcha culicivora spider. Eating a mosquito engorged on blood makes both males and females of this species more appealing to potential mates.