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Minimus Malaria Mosquito

Anopheles minimus

About

A small mosquito found along the foothills and valleys of Southeast Asia, breeding in slow-moving, clear streams. It has pale wing spots and is an important malaria vector in rural foothill communities. Its behavior ranges from strongly anthropophilic to zoophilic depending on the population.

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Did You Know?

Deforestation and creation of new stream habitats have actually expanded the range of this mosquito.