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May 29, 2007 - A Dark-headed Larva - Ochlerotatus japonicus
Copyright © 2007 Stephen Luk

May 29, 2007 - A Dark-headed Larva - Ochlerotatus japonicus
Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario, Canada
May 28, 2007
This larva stood out among the other fourth-instar larvae in having a distinctively darker head.

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May 29, 2007 - A Dark-headed Larva - Ochlerotatus japonicus June 1, 2007 - Pupa - Ochlerotatus japonicus
Contributed by Stephen Luk on 31 May, 2007 - 10:44pm
Last updated 3 June, 2007 - 2:27pm

Moved
Moved from Mosquitoes.
… Stephen Luk, 3 June, 2007 - 2:27pm

from what you tell me
about the habitat, and what I can see, I would feel comfortable saying this is Oc. canadensis
… Omar Fahmy, 2 June, 2007 - 10:38am

 
Thanks!
I'll pay close attention to what emerges within the next few days, and take some photos of the adult as well.
… Stephen Luk, 2 June, 2007 - 11:58am

 
Emerged yesterday
I have confirmed the identity of this larva from the emerged adult male. It is actually an Oc. japonicus, based on its patterning: distinctive scutum pattern and light bands only basally on the hind tarsomeres. Not a surprise since this was the second japonicus male to emerge. I have already posted images of the former.
… Stephen Luk, 3 June, 2007 - 2:26pm

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