Description of the holotypes of Aedes (Finlaya) purpureus and Ae. (Fin.) pecuniosus with a revalidation of the latter species (Diptera: Culicidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1988

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

20

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

055-068

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert, J. F.

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Abstract

Detailed descriptions of the adult female holotypes of Aedes (Finlaya) purpureus (Theobald) and Ae. (Fin.) pecuniosus Edwards are provided. Illustrations of the female genitalia of the two holotypes are included. Aedes pecuniosus is resurrected from synonymy and its distinguishing features are listed.

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert, J. F.