Woodland Malaria Mosquito (Anopheles punctipennis)

Woodland Malaria Mosquito, a reference photo — Photo: Christina Butler from Georgia, United States · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Anopheles punctipennis, commonly called the woodland malaria mosquito, is a species of mosquito native to and found throughout North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Woodland Malaria Mosquito being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Anopheles atratipes
Anopheles quadrimaculatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Culicidae
Genus: Anopheles
Species: Anopheles punctipennis

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