MOSQUITO BIOLOGY 



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Fig. liii. Adult of Dupree's mosquito. Aedes dupreei Coq. (After John B. 

 Smith.) 1, adult female; 2, anterior claw of same; 3, anterior, 4, middle and 

 5, posterior claws of male (all much enlarged). 



found in 1903. It is scarcely probable that it bites, and it certainly can- 

 not be classed as a pest in any sense. It was originally taken by Dr. 

 Dupree, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and its occurrence in New Jersey 

 was unexpected. Nothing is known of the method of hibernation, nor of 

 the manner in which the eggs are laid. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE LARVA 



Small, inconspicuous, averaging 5.5 mm. (.22 inch long), exclusive of 

 anal siphon, though specimens rarely 6.5 mm. Dirty white or yellowish, 

 almost transparent, very difficult to see in water ; when placed in alcohol 



