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A. aurifer Coq. Larvae from III, 23-V, 10 at Lahaway, Arlington V, 9, 

 Great Piece Meadows V. Adults from early May to late August, the 

 specimens matured in May living throughout the summer and biting 

 fiercely whenever they get a chance. They have been found in 

 troublesome numbers at Lake Hopatcong, Springdale, Culver's Lake 

 and Swartswood Lake. Breeds in woodland pools, the larger and 

 more permanent being preferred. 



A. pallidohirta Gross. Larvae taken from a woodland pool on the Orange 

 Mts.; adults emerged V, 19, 22. Not found since, nor elsewhere. 



A. fuscus O. S. Occurs throughout the State rarely, and only in spring. 

 It is a small species that does not attack man, and the larva occurs 

 in pools, both woodland and open. 



CULEX Linn. 



As now restricted, this genus contains those species of mosquitoes that 

 lay their eggs in boat-shaped rafts on the surface of the water. When at 

 rest, the body is held parallel to the surface- on which the mosquito is 

 placed — a character shared with the species of "Aedes" in distinction from 

 the species of "Anopheles." 

 C. pipiens Linn. The "house" or "rain- 

 barrel" mosquito. Common through- 

 out the State throughout the year. 

 Hibernates as an adult in cellars, 

 basements, barns and other build- 

 ings, and begins breeding early in 

 May. Breeds in pools and puddles of 

 all kinds and wherever even a cup- 

 ful of water remains for a week or 

 ten days. Cisterns and manure pits 

 offer equal attractions, and sewer 

 basins in cities are favorite resorts. 

 In general there is no water in which 

 this species does not breed, if there 

 are no natural enemies or adverse 

 natural conditions. 

 C. restuans Theob. Similar in habit and 

 appearance to the pi-eceding, but less 



abundant, and the larva on the whole prefers cleaner water, 

 theless, it does sometimes occur in dirty, or even foul water. 

 C. salinarius Coq. Breeds only on the salt marshes from the last days 

 of May to the end of November. The adult resembles the common 

 "house mosquito" and has similar habits. 

 C. territans Wlk. Occurs throughout the State, breeding continuously 

 from April to October, sparingly at first, more abundantly later in the 

 season. The larvae are essentially clean water forms, and seem to 



Larva and pupa of the house 

 mosquito. 

 Fig. 296. 



Never 



