About Anopheles punctipennis (Say, 1823)
Anopheles punctipennis (Say, 1823), commonly known as the woodland malaria mosquito, is a mosquito species native to North America that occurs across the entire continent. In its ecology, the larvae of this species inhabit a wide range of both natural and artificial water bodies, particularly favoring cool, clear waters like streams. Adult female Anopheles punctipennis feed on blood, including human blood, and can bite during both day and night. This species generally remains in outdoor environments and is rarely encountered inside human dwellings. For medical importance, Anopheles punctipennis acts as a vector for Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, two protozoan species that cause malaria in humans.
