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(ii) The larva is longer and more worm-like 

 than most mosquito larvae. The ' wriggling ' 

 motion is also very markedly shewn owing to the 

 length of the body. 



Taeniorhynchus. — In natural waters, especially 

 shallow trickling water forming pools, with a 

 dense growth of spirogyra, etc., swamp water and 

 river margins, the larvae of Taeniorhynchus will be 

 readily found. 



1. Note that the larva lies often embedded 

 in the masses of green spirogyra or other thread- 

 like algae. 



2. Note the great transparency of the larva 

 and the frequency with which brilliantly green 

 specimens are found. 



Culex Fatigans. Taeniorhynchus 

 Fig. 23A 



Under a low objective note the following, 

 which appear to be characteristic of this genus : — 



I. The enormous horndike and curved 

 antennae (Fig. 23A). 



