anopheli-, anophel-

A genus of mosquitoes (family Culicidae, subfamily Anophelinae) with palpi as long as the proboscis, and spotted wings. The eggs are laid singly, with characteristic floats. In most species, the female assumes an angled posture when invading the skin. Many species are important as vectors of human and other mammalian malaria, filariasis, and some arboviral diseases.

Go to this mosquito link for much more information about this malaria-causing insect.

The killing of anopheles mosquitoes.

An agent that prevents the bite or acts as a repellent of mosquitoes of the genus .

A subfamily of mosquitoes in the family Culicidae that contains a number of genera, including the type genus, Anopheles, some 90 species of which can serve as vectors of human malaria.

1. Of or resembling mosquitoes.
2. Of or belonging to the mosquito subfamily Anophelinae or the genus Anopheles.

A tribe of mosquitoes in the subfamily Anophelinae that includes the genera Anopheles, Chagasia, and Bironella.

Anyone who has an abnormal fear or hatred of mosquitoes (especially malarial mosquitoes).

An abnormal fear or hatred of mosquitoes (especially malarial mosquitoes).

The infestation or continued presence of anopheline mosquitoes in a given geographic area.