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Chapter 3

Mosquito Anatomy

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What are the most common species of mosquito in Minnesota? Aedes vexans, Coquilletidia perturbans, Aedes cinereus, Aedes trivittatus, and the spring Aedes group
Name the species of Aedes that carry pathogens. (7) stimulans, escrucians, vexans, albopictus, canadensis, japonicus, triseriatus.
Name the species of Culex that carry pathogens. (3) pipiens, restuans, tarsalis.
Name the species of Culiseta that carries pathogens. (1) melanura
Name the species of Coquillettidia that carries pathogens. (1) perturbans
Name the species of Anopheles that carries pathogens. (1) quadrimaculatus
What characteristics can be used to identify mosquito groups (genera)? Egg type, larval position and siphon tube, pupa characterstics, palp (sensory structure) and adult resting position
How many species of mosquito are known to occur in Minnesota? 50
How many species of mosquito in Minnesota are known to bite humans? 15
Where do Culex mosquitoes prefer to lay eggs Stagnant water found in artificial containers such as storm water catch basins
Where do Aedes mosquitoes prefer to lay eggs? Areas with a history of flooding - floodplains, pasture depressions, partially shaded woodland pools, roadside ditches, etc.
What part of the body is the abdomen? The segmented hindmost part of the mosquito which includes the digestive and respiratory systems.
What part of the body is the thorax? The torso or back of the mosquito, located between the head and abdomen and contains the wings and legs.
What are the proboscises? The tubular, sucking mouthparts used to pierce the skin and suck blood.
What are the palps? A pair of linear sensory appendages located on either side of the proboscis.
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