Differences and similarities between ordinary and malaria mosquitoes: comparison

If you do not know how malarial mosquitoes differ from ordinary, then read the article.

When planning to go to barbecue or deciding to go fishing, it should be taken precautions in order to avoid mosquito bites. It is also advisable to have an idea of \u200b\u200bthe differences between ordinary mosquitoes that are not able to harm human health and malaria individuals who are carriers of a dangerous disease. Consider below how these two subspecies differ, as well as mention their similarities.

Similarities and differences between ordinary mosquito and malaria

The general features inherent in these two types of mosquitoes can be called the following:

1. Representatives of both species have almost the same value, not significantly different from each other.
2. Mosquitoes feed on both the blood of people (during the period of laying eggs) and plant juices.
3. It is extremely difficult to distinguish the trace of the bite of both types of insects.

It is also worth taking into account the differences between individuals, which are visible both by some external signs and by the behavior of ordinary and malaria mosquitoes.

So, for starters, let's get acquainted with the anofeles:

• The malaria mosquito has a legs (mainly rear) longer than that of a conventional individual.
• Malarial mosquito has oxide tentacles on the head, almost identical with the size of the proboscis.
• Wings of mosquitoes of the Anopheles species are covered with dark spots, unlike ordinary.
• In the “sitting” position, the malaria mosquito has an abdomen at a decent angle to the surface, strongly raising the posterior part of it.
• Malarial mosquito It will not settle and will not multiply on where, that is, water bodies, abundantly overgrown with vegetation are not suitable for him. The aquatic environment should be neutral or with a light admixture of alkali, in no case “acidic”. The swamp is not an option for the development of the offspring of anofeles.
• Larvae of malaria mosquitoes occupy a horizontal position in water.
• They have no respiratory tubes.

Let's move on to ordinary bloodsuckers:

• Ordinary mosquitoes for habitat and removal of offspring are suitable for almost any aquatic environment.
• They have shortened tentacles, no longer than a quarter of the size of the proboscis (do not mix with the antennae.
• An ordinary mosquito has a body almost parallel to the plane on which he sits.
• This subspecies of insects behave in a special way, going to attack the victim (to skill its skin)-they have an unusual “dance” in the air.
• Larvae of ordinary mosquitoes are located in the water column at a small angle.
• Their respiratory organs have the shape of tubes.

And, finally, the most important thing that should be paid to is a reaction to a bite of one or another type of mosquito. So, if there are practically no consequences from the bite of the mosquito, except for itching and slight swelling, which passes after a couple of hours, then from a collision with a malaria mosquito, the human body can suffer significantly. And untimely measures taken, sometimes, even lead to death.

If you are not entirely sure of which species attacked you or your loved ones, take some kind of antihistamine (suprastin, tavegil, Claritin) and watch the reaction to the bite. If you appear: chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, it is urgent to contact the medical institution, take tests and immediately begin treatment. The faster your reaction to symptoms, the more chances to avoid unwanted health consequences.

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