Stable Fly vs Melas Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stable Fly | Melas Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stomoxys calcitrans | Anopheles melas |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | West African coast, from Senegal to Angola |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.
Melas Malaria Mosquito
The West African saltwater-breeding member of the Anopheles gambiae complex, breeding in mangrove swamps and brackish lagoons. It is a secondary malaria vector in coastal West Africa. Its high biting rate partially compensates for its lower vector competence compared to A. gambiae.
Did You Know?
Despite being less efficient at transmitting malaria than A. gambiae, its abundance in coastal areas makes it a significant local vector.