The cerci of male mosquitoes are much larger than those of female mosquitoes. The male cerci are curved, and female cerci are straight.

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Female proboscis, palpi, and
antennae |
Anopheles
female proboscis, palpi, and
antennae |
Most male proboscises, palpi, and antennae are much more plummate than females. Some male proboscises and palpi are not plummate, but the antennae are still more plummate than those of the female.