Mosquito Taxonomic Inventory

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Abbreviation:

MS

Definition:

The spiracle of the mesothorax. In mosquitoes, located just below the scutal margin behind the postpronotum and prespiracular area.

Synonyms:

anterior spiracle, anterior thoracic spiracle, first spiracle, first thoracic spiracle, first thoracic stigma, prothoracic spiracle, stigma of the prothorax