Which mosquito species is responsible for transmitting Malaria?

The mosquito species responsible for transmitting Malaria is Anopheles quadrimaculatus. This species is part of the Anopheles genus, which is well known for its role as a vector in the transmission of Plasmodium, the parasite that causes Malaria.

Anopheles mosquitoes in general are characterized by their unique resting positions, which are at an angle to the surface they perch on, a trait that helps in identifying them. They are primarily nocturnal feeders, and only the female Anopheles mosquitoes bite humans and transmit the malaria parasites.

In contrast, the other mosquito species listed do not transmit Malaria. Culex nigripalpus is more associated with the transmission of West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis. Aedes aegypti is known for spreading dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. Aedes triseriatus is typically involved with the transmission of La Crosse virus. These differences illustrate the specificity of mosquito vectors for various diseases, making Anopheles quadrimaculatus particularly significant in the context of Malaria transmission.