A female mosquito can bite an unsuspecting victim up to five or six times a day. The number of bites depends on the mosquito's size, the amount of blood it needs, and whether it gets interrupted during feeding. Female mosquitoes feed on blood to acquire protein for their developing eggs, and they can continue to bite until they are full. The number of times a mosquito bites is not limited, and if interrupted, a mosquito will attempt to feed again from another host. Mosquitoes are attracted to certain people with a strong body odor, fragrances, perfume, and scented lotions, and they are more likely to bite people who have been exercising or are wearing light-colored clothing.