Rothschild's Achias vs Common Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Common Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Anopheles quadrimaculatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.
Common Malaria Mosquito
A freshwater mosquito that was the primary malaria vector in the eastern United States. Larvae float horizontally at the water surface in slow-moving waters.
Did You Know?
It is named for the four dark spots on each wing that distinguish it from other Anopheles species.