Overview

• Male Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes are attracted to the sound of female wingbeats, triggering their vision to seek mates.
• This sensory interplay could lead to innovative mosquito traps that exploit auditory and visual cues.
• Current mosquito control methods like insecticides are losing effectiveness due to resistance.
• New traps could specifically target Anopheles mosquitoes, major malaria carriers in Africa.
• The study also provides insights into mosquito behavior that could enhance precision drone flight.