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CONTENTS<br />

Preface . . . . . .<br />

Plates . . . . . .<br />

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CHAPTER I<br />

Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Mosquitoes . .<br />

External Structure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Adult<br />

Head and Mouth Parts .<br />

The Thorax . . .<br />

The Wings . . .<br />

The Legs . . . .<br />

The Abdomen and Male Gen italia .<br />

External Structure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Larva<br />

The Pupa . . . . .<br />

Internal Anatomy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Adult<br />

CHAPTER II<br />

The Biology <strong>of</strong> Mosquitoes . .<br />

The Life-cycle <strong>of</strong> Mosquitoes .<br />

Egg-laying Habits . . .<br />

Larval Habits and Habitats .<br />

Habits <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Adults . .<br />

Food Habits . . .<br />

Flight Habits . . .<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Activity . .<br />

Mating Habits . . .<br />

Longevity . . . .<br />

Hibernation <strong>of</strong> Mosquitoes .<br />

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