A to Z of Pests

Anopheles Mosquito

Anopheles spp.

Appearance

• Adult – pale and dark marks on its wings and resting 45 degree angle to the surface.
• Larval rest parallel to surface of the water
• Egg is about 1mm long and has floats on its sides.

Lifecycle

• Egg to adult stage takes 6 – 10 days
• Complete metamorphosis – egg, larval, pupa and adult

Habits

• Habitat – prefer clean and unpolluted water.
• Biting rhythm – bite at night and rest indoor and outdoor (depends on species)
• Prefer darker colours
• Female with one blood meal can lay 50 – 150 eggs.
• Main vector for Malaria.