Question

The correct statement regarding Culex, Aedes and Anopheles is

• A. Anopheles has striped body and sits at an angle to surface and Aedes has spotted wings and sits parallel to surface.
• B. Aedes has striped wings and sits at an angle to surface while Anopheles has spotted body and sits parallel to surface.
• C. Culex has striped body and sits at an angle to surface while Anopheles has spotted body sits parallel to surface.
• D. Culex has spotted wings and sits parallel to surface Anopheles has striped body and sits parallel to surface.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Anopheles has striped body and sits at an angle to surface and Aedes has spotted wings and sits parallel to surface.

Culex causes filariasis, bird malaria. Hind legs are curled up over the back. The body of the culex is stout and the wings are unspotted, Its body rests parallel to the surface and proboscis is not in straight line with the body, abdominal sterna are covered with scales.
Aedes causes yellow fever, dengue. Its hind legs are curled upward, has white markings on legs and abdomen. The head is slightly bent downwards and sits parallel to the surface.
Anopheles causes malaria. Hind legs are outstretched large maxillary palp. The body of Anopheles is slender and the wings have dark spots. The body rests at an angle to the surface.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.