Table 1 Differences between An. gambiae s.l. and An. stephensi
Factor | Differences | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Oocyte prevalence | If both feed in the same infected blood meal source An. stephensi have higher oocyst development rate than An. gambiae s.s [12]. | This means An. stephensi are more susceptible to parasites than An. gambiae s.l. |
Breeding sites | An. stephensi breeds in containers and water cans indoors and outdoors while An. gambiae s.l. breeds in the natural habitats away from human dwellings | An. stephensi has advantage of transmissions of malaria based on breeding sites and man access point. |
Feeding and Resting preferences | An. stephensi higher densities are found cattle sheds than human dwellings while for An. gambiae s.l. feeding and resting depend on species. An. stephensi rests both indoor and outdoor while An. gambiae s.l. depend on the species. Most of An. stephensi feed on cattle while An. gambiae s.l. depends on species | The feeding and resting behaviour of An. stephensi suggests having contribution to malaria transmission for been in contact with man either indoor or outdoor |