Separation of fourth-instar larvae of Culex nigripalpus from Culex salinarius in Florida using the spiracular apodeme.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1999

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

15

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

084-085

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert JF.

 

Abstract

The spiracular apodeme of the 4th-instar larvae of Culex nigripalpus and Culex salinarius is described and illustrated. The development of this structure provides an additional character for separating these 2 species.

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert JF.