Sundaicus Malaria Mosquito vs New Zealand Sandfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sundaicus Malaria Mosquito | New Zealand Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles sundaicus | Austrosimulium ungulatum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, coastal India, Indonesia, Malaysia | New Zealand, especially South Island |
| 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.
New Zealand Sandfly
A small black fly endemic to New Zealand that inflicts painful bites, particularly notorious in the South Island's West Coast and Fiordland regions. Despite being called sandflies locally, they are actually black flies in the family Simuliidae. They breed in fast-flowing rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
Maori legend says the sandfly was created by the goddess Hine-nui-te-po to prevent humans from lingering too long in the beautiful Fiordlands.