Woodland Malaria Mosquito vs St Mark's Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Malaria Mosquito | St Mark's Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anopheles punctulatus | Bibio johannis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 6-10mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Root 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.
St Mark's Fly
A small black fly that swarms in May. Males have large heads with huge eyes that almost meet on top.
Did You Know?
Often confused with the larger Bibio marci but emerges slightly later and has entirely dark legs.