MOSQUlTOS OR CULlClDAE OP NEW YORK STATE 



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vessels in the enlarged prothoracic and seventh abdominal seg- 

 ments. The larva is not readily seen in the water though not 

 transparent. Antennae, basal segments stout, uniform, and bear- 



Fig. 95 Maxillae and labium of C. lintneri 



mg three long and one shorter decurved processes; median four 

 frontal setae with few small spinecj near distal third. Labrum 

 with the sublateral, long, wavy, serrate, tipped scales arranged in 

 rows on its distal fourth, the scales 

 at its extremity being long, Irregu- 

 lar, slender, expanded apically 

 usually into three large spinelike 

 processes. Mandibles fuscous with 

 eight powerful teeth, bearing at 

 the base two barbed hairs, one long 

 and a short rudimentary spine, 

 basal cluster composed of about 

 four large, simple processes. 

 Labial scales and those of other 

 parts much like those of C. k a r - 

 nerensls. Siphon slightly fusi- 

 form, about three times as long as 

 its greatest diameter. Ventral tuft 

 on the anal segment thick, extend- 

 ing along the entire barred area 

 and consisting of numerous branch- 

 ed hairs. Dorsal tuft small and 



composed of several compound hairs. Anal processes rather 

 stout, somewhat short, tapering to an obscure point. Obscure 



Fig-. 96 Labium of C . lintneri 



