The invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito, known for transmitting malaria, is creating new challenges in the fight against the disease. The invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito, known for transmitting malaria, is creating new challenges in the fight against the disease. Unlike many malaria-carrying mosquitoes that mainly breed in rural environments, Anopheles stephensi has adapted to urban life. Without urgent action, the invasive mosquito could reverse years of progress made in reducing malaria cases across the continent. Without urgent action, the invasive mosquito could reverse years of progress made in reducing malaria cases across the continent.