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How a mosquito survives a raindrop hit

Lightweight insects can ride water droplets, as long as they separate in time

A mosquito survives being walloped by a raindrop by riding along on its descent to the ground, scientists have found. 

Courtesy Tim Nowack, Andrew Dickerson and David Hu/Georgia Tech

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

A raindrop hitting a mosquito in flight is like a midair collision between a human and a bus.