Structural Details of the Scales of 28 Species of Mosquitoes

Authors

  • Kamel T. Khalaf
  • Ramiz K. Khalaf

Abstract

Light photographs of scales on the wing and body of 28 species of mosquitoes, which belong to 11 genera, were taken from impressions made on triafol BN. The shape and striae of the scales were clearly discernible and therefore could be utilized in routine taxonomy. The type of scales found on the wing, as well as on the scutum, varied among the different taxa. Those on the abdominal terga were obovate, or intermixed in some genera with fewer larger scales. The number of striae on any type of scales was quite fixed for each species.

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Published

1984-06-01

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Literature Review Articles