Mosquito Taxonomic Inventory

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Abbreviation:

MeSL

Definition:

The setae occurring in groups on the anterior, middle and/or posterior area of the mesanepimeron below the level of the metathoracic spiracle.

Synonyms:

anterior epimeral hairs, anterior mesepimeral bristles, epimeral hairs, lower hypopleural bristles, lower mesepimeral bristles, lower mesepimeral group, mesepimeral setae, middle mesepimeral bristles, posterior mesepimeral bristles