Anopheles bancroftii is a species of mosquito in the genus Anopheles.[1][2] 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.[1]
A large species, about 7 mm in length. Head is mostly black, torus with black scales. Palps are dark brown/black, and same with the proboscis. Scutum is a dark grey, sternites with white patches. Wings are black with a small white costa spot.[1][2]
1 2 3 4 Liehne, Peter (1991). Atlas of the Mosquitoes of Western Australia. Health Department of Western Australia. ISBN0730946355.
1 2 Giles, George. A handbook of the gnats or mosquitoes; giving the anatomy and life history of the Culicidæ together with descriptions of all species noticed up to the present date. London, J. Bale, sons & Danielsson, ltd.
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