Larvae are called
wrigglers
. Larval head is large with chewing mouthparts and mouth
brush aiding in filter feeding. Thorax is large without legs. Respiratory siphon is located
in the penultimate abdominal segment. Anal gills are present at the terminal end of the
abdomen.
Pupa is known as
tumbler
. It is very active. It has a pair of prothoracic horns which
houses the anterior pair of spiracles. A pair of anal paddles is present at the terminal end
aids in swimming.
Malarial mosquite
Filarial mosquito .
Anopheles sp
transmits malaria
Culex sp
transmits filariasis
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