Australian Malaria Mosquito vs Tawny Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Malaria Mosquito | Tawny Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles farauti | Nylanderia fulva |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, northern Australia | South America, Southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian Malaria Mosquito
A pale-winged Anopheles mosquito that is the dominant malaria vector in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It breeds in brackish water as well as fresh water, giving it access to coastal habitats. It bites both indoors and outdoors, making vector control challenging.
Did You Know?
Its ability to breed in both salt and fresh water gives it access to coastal habitats where most Anopheles cannot survive.
Tawny Crazy Ant
A small reddish-brown ant that forms enormous supercolonies and is displacing fire ants in the southern United States. They are attracted to electrical equipment and often cause short circuits.
Did You Know?
They coat themselves in formic acid as an antidote after being stung by fire ants, a unique detoxification behavior.