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Woodland Malaria Mosquito

Anopheles punctipennis

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Culicidae

Anopheles punctipennis, commonly called the woodland malaria mosquito, is a species of mosquito native to and found throughout North America. Ecology The larvae of this species can be found in many kinds of natural and artificial water bodies, especially cool, clear waters such as streams. Females feed on blood, including the blood of humans, and may bite during the day or night.

Distribution

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