Additional descriptions of three species of Culex (Eumelanomyia) with the description of a new species form Peninsular Malaysia (Diptera: Culicidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1977

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

9

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

073-087

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Sirivanakarn, S.

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Abstract

Additional descriptions or notes of the adults and hitherto unknown pupae and larvae of Culex (Eumelanomyia) malayensis Sirivanakarn 1972, simplicicornis Edwards 1930 and selai Klein and Sirivanakarn 1969 from Peninsular Malaysia are presented. Culex jefferyi, a new species closely related to malayensis is recognized. Taxonomic discussions summarizing the diagnostic features and the records of distribution and bionomics of every species are given.

Notes

Author(s) - Sirivanakarn, S.