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feelers. Males do not bite.) What is the restinj^ position of the 

 adult? Compare with the figures on page 218, Civic BioUnjij, and 

 decide what kind of mosquito it is. 



Conclusion. — Write in a concise paragraph a short life history 

 of the mosquito, either culex or anopheles. 



Prohleni 124: To find tlw hreedi]i^ ])Jaces of Dinsqititoes in 

 any locality and how to destroy tJiem. 



Field Trip. — Plot a map of your (Ustrict showing all tin* water 

 that might contain mosquito larvifi. Remember that tin cans in 

 rubbish heaps, flat tin roofs or gutters, anything that can hold 

 water for two weeks at a time may breed mosquitoes. Look (•ar(^- 

 fully for larvae or pupffi. (^n the map note with a cro.ss where 

 you have found them. If such localities are found, go to the 

 householder and explain what you have found. 



Conclusion. — If mosquitoes can fly several hundred yaitls from 

 their l^reeding places, is my liotno snfe from mosquitoes? 



ProhU'in I2r>: To dctcriniuc sontr nirfhoils of destroying 

 mo^qnitoes. 



Materials. — Mosquito l;irv;r mfkI |)iip:i'. b.il 1(M\' j;ir. kerosene 

 oil, goldfish. 



