Generic Larval Characters:

  • Mosquito generic character
  • 1. Maxilla (Mx) with a maxillary brush (MxB) and the cardo (Cd) fused with the base of the palpus
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  • Mosquito generic character
  • 2. Hypostomal suture (HyS) complete
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  • Mosquito generic character
  • 3. Occipital foramen (OF) circular with a distinct collar
 
  • Mosquito generic character
  • 4. Seta 8-M absent
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  • Mosquito generic character
  • 5. Pecten (Pt) absent
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  • Mosquito generic character
  • 6. Siphon (S) without midventral filaments