152 THE MOSQUITOES OF NEW JERSEY 



usually with narrow bands at base of segments, broadest in central 

 portion. 



Fig. LI. Adult of little smoky mosquito. Aides cinereus Meig. (After John 

 B, Smith.) 1, female adult; 2, palpus of same; 3, palpus of male; 4i, anterior, 

 5, middle and 6, posterior claws of male (all enlarged). 



DESCRIPTION OF THE ADULT 



Small mosquito, body measuring 3.5-4 mm. (.14-.16 inch) ; beak 

 just about half length of body. Head covered with creamy yellow scales ; 

 in female two large patches of brown scales in central part of occiput 

 converging anteriorly ; in male these patches much reduced and widely 

 separated. Proboscis black without bands or rings. Palpi in female 

 short, set with moderately long bristles; three- jointed, second joint 

 longer than first, and terminal joint very small, though longer than 



