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Fig. xlii. Adult of three-striped mosquito. A'edes trivittatus Coq. (After 

 John B. Smith.) 1, adult female; 2, anterior, S, middle and 4, posterior claws 

 of male (all much enlarged). 



surrounded by trees. It has never been found indoors anywhere. The 

 species breeds in some numbers on the ridge back of South Orange. 

 Outdoor captures were made at Trenton, Chester, Summit, Decker- 

 town, Lake Hopatcong, Jamesburg, and the Great Piece meadow. None 

 of these localities are south of the red shale except the Jamesburg lo- 

 cality. All the collectors report that this mosquito is fierce in its attack, 

 but not one was really bitten. Since the insects seemed to tackle low — 

 they rarely came above the knees — the collectors' clothing protected 

 them. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE LARVA 



Stout, robust, measuring 7-7.5 mm. (.28-.30 inch), to tip of ninth 

 abdominal segment. Body dark gray, with exception of head, siphon, 

 and anal segment. Head rather small, one-third wider than long and 



