Question

Q.4. which of the following is not a parasitic vector insect?
a) mosquito
b) housefly
c) honey bee
c) head louse​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Honey bee is not a parasitc insect.

Answer 2

Honey Bee is not a parasitic vector.

• Mosquito is a parasitic vector as it can transmit diseases such as dengue, malaria etc to humans and may use humans as a host for breeding.
• Housefly acts as a mechanical carrier for diseases such as dysentery, Amoebiasis, etc. by sitting on unhygienic food and then passing on harmful microbes by sitting on normal food.
• Head louse is an ectoparasite which feeds on blood of humans.

Hence the most suitable option is b) Honey Bee.