White Spots on Mosquito Legs

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DITI NAGAONKAR-EKYA SCHOOL, ITPL
Some species of Mosquitoes, especially Aedes, have presence of tiny white spots on their legs. These spots when viewed under the foldscope appear as thin and slightly translucent areas. They can be easily contrasted with the dark opaque areas of the leg.

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