Which of the following is not a sanguivore?

Culex

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Pediculus

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Xenopsylla

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Apis indica

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Solution

The correct option is D Apis indica
Sanguivore is the organisms that feed on the blood of other animals such as ectoparasites.
Culex, Pediculus (is a species of louse) and Xenopsylla (rat flea genus) all are ectoparasites and sanguivorous.
Apis indica is the honey bee and does not feed on the blood of animals.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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