Scanning Electron Microscopy of Mosquitoes: II. The egg surface structure of 13 species of Aedes from Taiwan

Abstract

The egg surface structure of 13 species of Aedes from Taiwan is described and illustrated with the aid of a scanning electron microscope. Reticulation and papillae can be seen on the outer chorion and these features are characteristic for most species. The scanning electron micrographs are useful in distinguishing some, but not all, species.