Woodland Malaria Mosquito vs Dotted Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Malaria Mosquito | Dotted Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles punctulatus | Bombylius discolor |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Woodland Malaria Mosquito
A major malaria vector in the southwest Pacific with spotted wings. It breeds in sunlit ground pools and temporary puddles.
Did You Know?
It is the primary malaria vector in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Dotted Bee Fly
A spring-flying bee fly distinguished from its commoner relative by spotted wings and a darker fur coat. Its larvae parasitize mining bee larvae of the genus Andrena.
Did You Know?
It appears only in spring for a few weeks, closely tracking the flight season of its specific Andrena bee hosts.