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ON THE GENUS PHLEBOTOMUS— Part III. 

 By Professor R. Newstead, F.R.S. 



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Phlebotomus major, var. chinensis, var. 



This variety differs from the description of P. 7najor given by Annandale* by 

 the relatively greater length of the proximal segment of the superior claspers, and, 

 also in the male, in having the second, third, and fourth segments of the palpi 

 of equal length. There are also slight colour differences in both sexes, but Uttle 

 importance can be attached to such a variable character. 



Fig. 1. Phlebotonms major var. f;hinensls, Xewst.; a, wmg of o, X 

 b, genital arniature, X 100; bi, superior claspers, X 450; 

 c, wing of $, X 78. 



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(^. — Abdominal hairs more or less erect dorsally ; those at the sides recumbent ; 

 colour variable : dull greyish to bright golden ochraceous or similar to those in 

 P. papatasii, Scop. Costal hairs either of the same colour as those on the rest of 

 the wing and body or smoky brown. Third segment of the antennae reaching to 

 the tip of the proboscis ; geniculated spines present, those on the seventh to twelfth, 

 inclusive, relatively very short. Palpi with the second, third and fourth segments 



* Eccords Ind. Mus., iv, p. 46. 



