| Description: | This illustration depicts a Mansonia titillans mosquito from a lateral view, as well as two insets; a superior view of its thoracic region (Lt), and an enlarged view of a wing section revealing the morphologic details of the broad, bicolored wing scales (Rt). Some of the identifying morphologic characteristics of the Mansonia titillans mosquito include a blunt distal abdomen, the presence of thoracic post-spiracular bristles, a short palpus, an irregularly patterned mesonotum , and wings that are covered by broad, bicolored scales. |
