Anopheles Mosquito

Anopheles gambiae

Observed in a human dwelling, Kenya. 2 October 2010.

When on safari in Kenya the traveler should take anti-malaria medication before, during and following the trip and take every precaution to keep mosquitoes from biting: bed nets and repellents. Malaria is rare in high elevation areas such as Nairobi.

Culicidae -- Mosquito Family

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