She actually looked quite dark when I first saw her; it could have been the intense camera flash that made her look lighter. I found this mosquito actively flying and lurking around along a stairwell, so chances are she's still stuck in there somewhere. Maybe I'll try for a better photo if I bump into her again.

good luck with your studies man

... and it happens that I was able to find the same female again after walking down four flights of stairs (that's how far she flew). She wasn't very cooperative with the shooting, but I've attached two of my better photos. By the way, does this species carry malaria this far north, or does that apply to southern individuals?

has had a serious malaria problem mostly before WWI, even New England and most Canada, maybe Sean would know. We have managed to eradicate, but many other countries aren't so lucky

Eradication of human malaria in North America was a fortunate turn of events, but it might not have happened that way without economic improvements. Improved drainage, effective drugs, and changes in home construction were largely responsible. Also, it is easier to fight a disease when there is only one host (people).
Malaria was also "rolled back" across much of East Africa, Eastern Europe, and large areas of South America in the 50's and 60's. Places that flourished economically have kept it at bay, whereas poorer regions have seen a resurgence. Same goes for just about any vector-borne disease you care to mention.

I completely agree with you. And the first time I realized this was actually when we were discussing them in e-mails.