The prime feeding time of the Anopheles mosquito is usually around midday.

The statement regarding the prime feeding time of the Anopheles mosquito being around midday is indeed false. Anopheles mosquitoes are primarily dusk and dawn feeders, meaning they are most active during the early morning and late afternoon when conditions are cooler and the light is lower. This behavior enhances their chances of successfully obtaining a blood meal, as it reduces their exposure to predators and environmental stressors that are more prevalent during midday.

Understanding the feeding patterns of Anopheles mosquitoes is crucial for effective vector control strategies, particularly in the prevention of diseases such as malaria, for which these mosquitoes are a primary vector. Targeting intervention efforts, such as insecticide spraying, bed net use, and public health campaigns, during the times when these mosquitoes are most active can significantly reduce transmission rates of mosquito-borne diseases.