Worldwide, there are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes grouped into 41 genera. 837 of those species are in Africa. Human malaria is transmitted only by females of the genus Anopheles. Of the approximately 430 Anopheles species, only 30-40 transmit malaria worldwide. Target Malaria works specifically on 3 major malaria vectors that are distributed widely across Sub-Saharan Africa: Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles coluzzii, and Anopheles arabiensis, which look identical morphologically and belong ... Learn about the life stages, distribution, and role of Anopheles mosquitoes in malaria transmission. Find out how they breed, feed, and transmit the parasite among humans and mosquitoes. Common Name: Anopheles mosquito Scientific Name: Anopheles culicifacies, An. stephensi Pest Description: Anopheles mosquitoes have discrete blocks of black and white scales on the wings. Adult females can survive up to 1 month. Risk: Anopheles mosquitoes are known to transmit malaria. Anopheles culicifacies is responsible for transmission of 60-70% malaria in India. Behaviour: Adult Anopheles can also be identified by their typical resting position: they rest with their abdomens sticking up ... Adult, female Anopheles mosquitoes prefer to feed on people or animals, such as cattle. Female Anopheles bite people and animals, usually late in the evening or at night.
