Anopheles punctipennis

Anopheles punctipennis is a species of mosquito in genus Anopheles. It is native to North America.

The larvae of this species can be found in many kinds of natural and artificial water bodies, especially cool, clear waters such as streams. Females feed on blood, including the blood of humans, and may bite during the day or night. They generally stay outdoors and are rarely found inside dwellings. This species is a vector of P. vivax, one of the protozoans that cause malaria.

References

1. Taxonomy of Anopheles
2. Plasmodium odocoilei
3. List of Plasmodium species infecting primates
4. Anopheles walkeri
5. List of dipterans of Sri Lanka