Minimus Malaria Mosquito vs Rosy Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minimus Malaria Mosquito | Rosy Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles minimus | Catocala electa |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, southern China, India | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Minimus Malaria Mosquito
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.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and creation of new stream habitats have actually expanded the range of this mosquito.
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.