Malaria is transmitted by the female anopheline mosquitoes. About 58 species of Anopheline mosquitoes are found in India, out of which 8 are vectors of malaria.

• A.culicifacies


• A.fluviatilis


• A.dirus


• A.minimus


• A.stephensi


• A.sundaicus


• A.philippinensis


• A.annularis

Breeding Habitats

• Anopheles mosquito breeds in fresh water habitats


• Water filled tree holes, rock pools, water-filled bamboo stumps, leaf axis, water-filled split coconut husks, crab holes, and snail shells serve as ideal breeding grounds.



• Puddles:

  Leaking public taps lead to mosquitogenic conditions around them.




• Receptacles:

  Discarded tins, water storage mud pots, plastic containers, waste bottles, soap boxes, tar drums, flower pots, and grinding stones provide ideal breeding sites for mosquito soon after rains.




• Overhead tanks:

  are the ideal breeding ground in urban areas, when kept open.




• Unused Wells:

  Dumping of garbage into the wells converts them into mosquito breeding sites.