Woodland Malaria Mosquito vs High-altitude Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Malaria Mosquito | High-altitude Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles punctulatus | Evodinus borealis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia | Scandinavia, Northern Asia, Alps |
| 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.
High-altitude Longhorn Beetle
A flower-visiting longhorn beetle of boreal and montane conifer forests. Its larvae develop in decaying conifer wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Adults are important pollinators of alpine wildflowers.