This mosquito was standing on a fence, and when he noticed my presence, he started playing Hide and Go Seek with me.
Fortunately, I had enough time for a few shots.
What intrigued me the most at this tiny buzzing insect, was that fluffy looking of its plumose antennae.
I searched a bit on the Internet and I discovered that males have this sort of antennae.
The good news is that males don’t bite, they feed on nectar to get sugar.
Only females need protein to produce eggs, but if there is no blood, they may live happily only with nectar.
I have read some interesting facts about mosquitoes here.
Cornell's photos and words 
That is a wonderful photo, Cornel. Such detail! I did not know about the difference in what the male and female eat. Or about the antennae.
Thank you.
It’s amazing how many new things we learn every day.
I never thought that I’d like a photo of a mosquito, but I do love this one.
I totally agree with this comment. I never thought there was any beauty to a mosquito, but you have found it! Bravo!
For ‘reinkat’:
It’s incredible how a photo can change our views on many things.
I am glad you like this photo and next time you see a mosquito, take it a picture.
I like the idea–but realistically, I will probably smack it. Mosquitos find me tasty, and I find them disgusting and itchy. Maybe now that I know the ones with fancy antennae are males, I will spare those.
Unfortunately, I will smack it, too.
For ‘quietsolopursuits’ : I do like them, but only in pictures.
When I was a kid I was so amazed to see how fast a female fills its stomach with my blood. But now I prefer to see mosquitoes in photos, only.
…it truly proves there is beauty everywhere we look–we just need Cornel’s eyes!
Indeed, there is beauty every where but we need each other’s eyes to see it. You have around you a lot of beauty but since I am here and you there, I need your eyes, your hand and a proper Internet connection to become aware of more beauty each day. I have eyes for some things, and so on, each is able to show us all a lot of beauty.
You have almost changed my opinion of mosquitoes! 🙂 Great photo as well!
Thank you.
Male mosquitoes are nice, female too but not when they bite. 😀