This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
Anopheles maculatus is a mosquito species within the family Culicidae. Based on observations from the TreeOfLife-200M dataset, individuals exhibit the characteristic slender, long-legged body form typical of the genus Anopheles.[1] The specimens display a distinct mottled or spotted appearance on the wings and legs, which is a diagnostic feature often associated with this species.[1]
Anopheles maculatus was formally described by Theobald in 1901.[2] This species is known to interact with various pathogens. Research has identified Anopheles maculatus as a host for the Tibet Orbivirus (TIBOV), a novel species within the genus Orbivirus isolated from mosquitoes in Tibet, China.[3] Additionally, it has been documented in biotic interaction databases as a potential vector for Plasmodium species.[4]