<prompt> Malaria is transmitted in Rural areas by -Anopheles stephensiAnopheles dirusAnopheles culicifaciesNone  <response>: - anopheles culicifacies is the main vector of malaria in rural and peri urban areas and is widespread in peninsular India. - found in natural and man made breeding sites. Reference : Parks textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition ,pg no:256 p 