Fig. 2From: MALDI-TOF MS: optimization for future uses in entomological surveillance and identification of mosquitoes from New CaledoniaImpact of methods and durations of preservation on Ae. aegypti identification scores. Comparison of LSVs of fresh mosquitoes (n = 30) and mosquitoes preserved in 70% ethanol, at − 20 °C and on silica gel and cotton at room temperature from 9 to 218 days (n = 18 to 30 per duration and per condition). Wilcoxon test, *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001. Abbreviation: NS, not significantBack to article page