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ally broadened hood-like toward apex, open ventrally, closed dorsally. Claspette 

 absent. Baststyle (Bs) about three times as long as basal width, curved, nar- 

 rowed beyond middle; general vestiture consisting of scales and short setae; 

 three very long, strong setae arising dorsally near base. Basal lobe (B-L) trian- 

 gular, bearing a spine and numerous fine setae (this structure is probably not 



Fig. 48. Larva of IVycomvia smithii (Coquillett). A, Comb scale. 

 B Terminal segments. C, Head. 



