Anopheles gambiae s.l. (L)

Anopheles gambiae (Giles, 1902)
Type-loc: Gambia Valley, West Africa

The An. gambiae larva is close to that of An. rhodesiensis rupicola from which it differs by its non palmate setae 3-T, its pectinate setae 1-P, and the shortness of its seta 1-X.

The An. gambiae larva is also close to An. multicolor from which it differs by its setae 9-M and 10-M simple (not feathered).

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Anopheles gambiae s.l. (L)

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Anopheles gambiae s.l. (F)


Head

Thorax

Wings

Legs

Abdomen

Distribution