Korean Malaria Mosquito vs Subarctic Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Korean Malaria Mosquito | Subarctic Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles sinensis | Sarcophaga nigriventris |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, including China, Korea, Japan | Scandinavia, northern Russia, subarctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Korean Malaria Mosquito
A medium-sized mosquito with spotted wings that breeds in rice paddies across East Asia. It is a vector of Plasmodium vivax malaria in China, Korea, and Japan. It is predominantly zoophilic but will bite humans when animal hosts are unavailable.
Did You Know?
Vivax malaria re-emerged in South Korea in the 1990s near the DMZ, transmitted by this species breeding in rice paddies.
Subarctic Flesh Fly
A medium-sized gray fly with black longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a checkered abdomen. Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs. Adults are found on carrion and dung.
Did You Know?
By giving birth to live larvae that are ready to feed immediately, this fly gives its offspring a head start in the short Arctic summer.