Table 3 Summary of primary morphological differences between adults and larvae of Javanese Anopheles maculatus and members of the Sawadwongporni Subgroup

Adult

Abdomen

Abdominal terga VI–VIII covered with pale scales and patches of dark scales on the posterolateral corners

Abdominal terga II–VIII densely covered with pale scales and posterolateral corners of terga II and IV usually with a few black scales

Wing

Either have or lack a distal dark spot near the furcation of vein R₂₊₃

Usually have a distal dark spot near the furcation of vein R₂₊₃

Larva

Head

  Seta 2-C

With long, strong lateral barbs (aciculae) arising near the base

With short, weak lateral barbs arising far from the base

  Dorsomentum

11 teeth

9 teeth

Thorax

  Stem of seta 1-P

Weaker than stem of seta 2-P

As strong as stem of seta 2-P

  Seta 3-P

Separated from or proximal to the tubercle supporting seta 2-P

Borne on the tubercle supporting seta 2-P

  Seta 4-M

Basal stem short, usually 3-6 times its width

Basal stem no longer than four times its width

Abdomen

  Seta 1-II

Leaflets usually with long, sharply pointed filaments and distinct serrated shoulders

Leaflets with short filaments, and rarely with distinct serrated shoulders

  Seta 1-III–VI

Leaflets with long slender, sharply pointed filaments, 1/3–1/2 as long as blade

Leaflets with short slender filaments, about 1/4 as long as blade