Table 1 Categorical overview of breeding sites of An.darlingi
From: Ecology of Anopheles darlingi Root with respect to vector importance: a review
| Breeding site category | Breeding site characteristics | References |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes and Lagoons | in lake side vegetation and floating debris, in more exposed deeper parts of the lakes | [2, 3, 7, 10, 57, 91, 128, 142] |
| Large rivers | Semi-shaded, along the river edges, between floating debris and superficial vegetation, sections with slow water flow | [2, 3, 9, 21, 42, 63, 66] |
| Small rivers | Slow flow rivers, creeks, residual pools in riverbeds during the dry season, irrigation canals | [7, 46, 57, 101, 143] |
| Flooded forest | Flooded forested riversides in the rainy season, swamps | [2, 7, 57, 63, 91, 144] |
| Small water collections | Ditches, drains, wells, rain pools, old, abandoned (mining) pits | [2, 3, 10, 57, 145] |
| Rare breeding sites | Fully shaded water bodies, very small water collections, brackish or acid water, polluted water | [2, 3, 21, 64, 71] |
