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Figure 7: A series of infared images showing the defensive wiping motion of a Southern Toad, Bufo terrestris, against two biting midges from the family Corethrellidae, which are feeding on the toad’s stomach. anuran families argues against a narrow host range within the frogs and toads, though there are likely preferences for some frog species and calls over others. Although these three mosquito species come from two genera and three distantly related subgenera, they face some common challenges. In order to feed successfully, a mosquito must not only be able to detect its host (through sound, carbon dioxide, etc) but also overcome host defenses (skin secretions, movements, etc). Using infrared video camera recordings, observations were made of mosquito-host interactions in the Vero Beach area. Although male frogs and toads spent most of their time calling, rapid leg motions were occasionally used to frighten off or dislodge attacking mosquitoes. These behaviors consisted mostly of quick kicks with the back legs or swipes over the head or chest with the front legs. The series of images in Figure 7 illustrates the swiping motion used by a Southern Toad to remove an attacker from its stomach. Although this attacker is a biting midge in the <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>Beats</strong> Spring 2012 11
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