Anopheles Spp.
Characteristics
Key features
Size: 5–7 mm
Coloration: light brown to gray; spotted wings
Ecology
Habitat: natural water bodies, swamps, rice fields
Reproduction / Breeding sites: eggs laid directly on the water surface
Activity pattern
Time of activity: nocturnal
Preferred location: indoor and outdoor environments
Disease transmission
Main diseases: Malaria
Other pathogens: West Nile virus, nematodes
Climatic limitations
Cold tolerance: low to moderate, species-dependent
Climate requirements: preferably warm climates
Distribution
Region of origin: varies by species
Current distribution: worldwide, mainly in the tropics
Situation in Europe: several native species present
Behavioral traits
Feeding preference: human vs. animal
90 % / 10%
Breeding sites: man-made vs. natural
90 % / 10%
Activity: indoors vs. outdoors
70 % / 30%
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