Leucozona Hoverfly vs European Malaria Mosquito

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Attribute Leucozona Hoverfly European Malaria Mosquito
Scientific Name Leucozona leucorum Anopheles atroparvus
Order Diptera Diptera
Family Syrphidae Culicidae
Size 10-12 mm 4-6 mm
Habitat Woodlands Beaches & Coastal
Diet Predators Blood Feeders
Regions Europe Western and Northern Europe
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Leucozona Hoverfly

A distinctive hoverfly with a white-banded abdomen found visiting flowers in damp woodland clearings. Larvae prey on aphids. One of the spring-flying hoverfly species.

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Did You Know?

One of the earliest hoverflies to appear each spring, often visiting flowers while snow is still on the ground.

European Malaria Mosquito

A medium-sized Anopheles mosquito that was the principal malaria vector in northern Europe before the disease was eliminated. It breeds in brackish coastal marshes and freshwater habitats. It still exists throughout Europe and is considered a risk for malaria reintroduction with climate change.

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Did You Know?

This mosquito transmitted malaria in England until the early 20th century, including in the marshlands of Kent where malaria was called 'marsh fever'.