Generic Larval Characters:

  • Mosquito generic character
  • 1. Antenna (Ant) short and cylindrical
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  • Mosquito generic character
  • 2. Lateral setae of abdominal segments I-VI (setae 6-I-VI) arise from large conical projections
 
  • Mosquito generic character
  • 3. Four or fewer pecten teeth
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  • Mosquito generic character
  • 4. Ventral brush (VB) (seta 4-X) composed of four pairs of setae