Author

Wiedemann, C.R.G.
  • 1820. Diptera exotica. Ed 1. Pt.I. pg 10. Kiliae.

Distribution

  • SpeciesMap

Species-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:

Bionomics

  • The larvae are found in a wide variety of permanent water habitats. They are salt tolerant. Habitats are usually in full sunlight or partial shade containing abundant floating, emergent vegetation and floating scum and algae. Habitats frequently have muddy bottoms and turbid or polluted water.

Medical Importance

  • In 17 of 20 Caribbean region countries, An. albimanus is the principal malaria vector.
Culicidae » Anophelinae » Anopheles » Nyssorhynchus
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