Anopheles punctipennis, commonly called the Woodland Malaria Mosquito, is a species of mosquito native to and found throughout North America.

[3][4][5] The larvae of this species can be found in many kinds of natural and artificial water bodies, especially cool, clear waters such as streams.

Females feed on blood, including the blood of humans, and may bite during the day or night.

They generally stay outdoors and are rarely found inside dwellings.

[3] This species vectors P. vivax and P. falciparum, two protozoan species that cause human malaria.