双语阅读英语外刊精讲:这么大的蚊子你见过么

2019-05-17 08:36:00来源:酷学英语

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  Terrifying mosquito discovered in China has an enormous wing span of 11.15cm.

  If you’re not a fan of creepy crawlies , you may want to look away now.

  Scientists from the Insect Museum of West China have discovered a giant mosquito with a wing span of 11.15cm in China’s Sichuan province.

  Speaking to the Xinhua news agency, Zhao Li, curator of the museum, said: "These mosquitoes look horrendous, but do not feed on blood."

  "The adults have a life span of only a few days and mainly feed on nectar."

  "There are tens of thousands of types of mosquitoes in the world. Barely 100 species feed on blood and may be a problem for humans."

  The species is mainly found in the Chengdu plain, and in mountainous areas below 2,200 metres.

  Mr Li added: "They are weak fliers because of their big bodies."

  "When they fly, it is more like hopping."

  "More often than not, they are found in areas with dense vegetation."

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