Feeding mosquito

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Feeding mosquito

Feeding mosquito. Macrophotograph of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito feeding on human skin. A female Anopheles mosquito feeds on vertebrate blood by using her proboscis (lower centre) to pierce the skin. The blood meal helps her produce her eggs. If she is infected with the Plasmodium malaria parasite, her saliva will transmit this to the human. Malaria, a debilitating and intermittent fever that can kill, affects hundreds of millions in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. A. stephensi is an important vector for the transmission of malaria to humans in India. Magnification unknown

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate moment of a female Anopheles stephensi mosquito feeding on human skin. With its proboscis delicately piercing through the surface, this tiny insect is able to extract vertebrate blood, which serves as nourishment for her eggs. However, there is a sinister aspect to this seemingly harmless act. If infected with the Plasmodium malaria parasite, her saliva becomes a carrier of this deadly disease and transmits it to humans. Malaria, an intermittent fever that can be debilitating and fatal, affects millions in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. This particular species of mosquito, A. stephensi, plays a significant role in transmitting malaria to humans in India - making it an important vector for the disease. The magnification used in capturing this image remains unknown but reveals astonishing details of nature's design at work. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife and human health within our ecosystems. As we gaze upon this macro photograph, we are reminded of the urgent need for continued efforts in combating infectious diseases like malaria. By understanding these complex interactions between insects and humans, we can strive towards effective prevention strategies and ultimately reduce the devastating impact caused by such diseases.

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