Anopheles bancroftii

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Anopheles bancroftii, a reference photo
Photo: Lawrence Hylton · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Anopheles bancroftii is a species of mosquito in the genus Anopheles. Adults breed in shaded freshwater swamps, commonly among reeds. They bite humans, along with other mammals and birds. Although they are found throughout the year, the highest numbers occur between May and November.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Anopheles bancroftii 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Culicidae
Species
Anopheles bancroftii

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