What is the difference between a mosquito bite and a mosquito sting?

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2026-02-18 11:00

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Mosquitoes do not sting, and technically do not bite either. They rasp and tear a small hole through the skin to inject anti-coagulant so that they can suck out blood.

The Word "mosquito sting" refers to the swollen area around a mosquito bite, which is not a sting but can resemble one.

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