Sundaicus Malaria Mosquito vs Face Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sundaicus Malaria Mosquito | Face Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles sundaicus | Musca autumnalis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, coastal India, Indonesia, Malaysia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sundaicus Malaria Mosquito
A coastal malaria vector that breeds in brackish water lagoons and fishponds across Southeast Asia. It is an important vector of malaria in coastal communities from India to Indonesia. Aquaculture and coastal development have expanded its breeding habitat.
Did You Know?
Shrimp farming in Southeast Asia has created vast new breeding habitats for this mosquito, increasing coastal malaria risk.
Face Fly
A non-biting muscid fly that feeds on secretions around the eyes and nose of cattle. It is a mechanical vector of the cattle pinkeye pathogen Moraxella bovis.
Did You Know?
It enters homes in large numbers each autumn to overwinter, hence the name autumnalis.