Close-up of an unidentified species of mosquito on human skin. The mosquito's proboscis (thin reddish-brown structure) is visible poised just above the skin at right,ready to bite. The elbow- shaped mouthpart which is seen gripping the proboscis about half way down is the stylet sheath,a modified labium. This sheath normally covers the proboscis,but bends backwards as the mosquito bites,allowing the proboscis to slide through its tip and penetrate the host's skin | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / SINCLAIR STAMMERS / DR. PETE BILLINGSLEY, UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
Bildgröße: | 3747 px × 2480 px |
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