Both male & female Aedes mosquito bears labrum, mandibles, maxillae, hypopharynx, maxillary palps, labium & proboscis. Proboscis in female contains piercing stylets but serving as drinking organ for males.
| Feature | Male Aedes mosquito | Female Aedes mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Maxillary palps | Long, prominent, sensory | Shorter |
| Mandibles/Maxillae | Short, delicate, vestigial | Long, pointed, piercing |
| Proboscis | Tubular, non-piercing adapted to extract nectar & plant sap. | Needle-like, piercing and sucking |
| Sensory structures | Basic sensory | Advanced receptors (host selection) |
| Antennae | Bushy (plumose) | Less hairy |
| Feeding habit | Nectar and sap only | Blood (mainly) and occasionally nectar |
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