Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes
More than 3000 species of mosquitoes have been described on a world-wide basis. Scientists group species by genus on the basis of the physical characteristics they share. The 3000 mosquito species found in the world are divided among 28 different genera. The genus Aedes contains some of the worst pests. Many members of the genus Anopheles have the ability to transmit human malaria
• More than 3000 species of mosquitoes have been described on a world-wide basis. Scientists group species by genus on the basis of the physical characteristics they share. The 3000 mosquito species found in the world are divided among 28 different genera. The genus Aedes contains some of the worst pests. Many members of the genus Anopheles have the ability to transmit human malaria
There are three genera of medical mportance Culex Aedes Anopheles
• There are three genera of medical importance: • Culex • Aedes • Anopheles
Morphology Body: small, fragile, 3-6mm long 2. Distinguishing of sexes 1) Antenna: plumose in male, pilose in female °2)Palp 3) External genitalia 3. Mouthparts, piercing and sucking type Proboscis and 6 needles
Morphology • 1. Body: small, fragile, 3-6mm long • 2. Distinguishing of sexes: • 1) Antenna: plumose in male, pilose • in female • 2) Palp • 3) External genitalia 3. Mouthparts, piercing and sucking type. Proboscis and 6 needles
Egg Elongate elipsoid, about 2 mm ° Anopheles egg,,The eggs have distinct lateral floats
Egg • Elongate elipsoid, about ½ mm. • Anopheles egg, The eggs have distinct lateral floats