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clothed with scales and long setae on outer aspects; basal lobe (B-L) large, 

 narrow at base, broadly expanded apically, bearing numerous short stout setae 

 on apex and a large stout recurved spine near middle of outer margin; apical 

 lobe (A-L) a prominent thumb-like projection bearing several short setae. 

 Dististyle (Ds) approximately two-thirds as long as basistyle, broader medially; 

 terminal claw (Ds-C) slender, about one-fifth as long as dististyle. 



larva. (Fig. 89). — Head broader than long. Antenna less than half as 

 long as head, slightly curved, sparsely spined; antennal tuft small, multiple, 



Fig. 89. Larva of Aedes ailaniicus Dyar and Knab. A, Pecfen tooth. 

 B, Terminal segments. C, Comb scale. D, Head. 



