Mosquito Taxonomic Inventory

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Abbreviation:

DB

Definition:

Setae 2- and 3-X; arising in a group from the dorsocaudal angle of abdominal segment X.

Synonyms:

anchoring bristles, balancing bristles, caudal hairs, caudal setae, clinging bristles, dorsal fin, dorsal hairs, dorsal tuft, hooked hairs, subdorsal hairs, swimming brush