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A. aurifer Coq. (The Golden-Scale Mosquito). Larvae from March 23 

 to May 10 at Lahaway; Arlington, May 9; Great Piece meadows, May. 

 Adults from early May to late August, the specimens matured in May living 

 throughout the summer and biting fiercely whenever they got 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. 



Fig. 105. Adult of Aedes aurifer Coq. (After John B. Smilh). 



I, female adult; 2. palpus of same; 3, anterior claw of same; 4, anterior; 

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



