Undescribed setae in larvae of Culicidae (Diptera).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1974

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

6

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

001-010

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Hochman, R. H. and J. F. Reinert.

 

Abstract

ABSTRACT. An unnamed pair of setae (two pairs in some species groups) on the larval cervical membrane in all genera of Culicidae examined is described and illustrated, and names are proposed (18, 19-C). Homology in Dixinae with 16, 17-C is revised. Their apparent function is suggested. Their taxonomic importance and possible phylogenetic significance are discussed, with special reference to Aedes subgenera Ochlerotatus and Finlaya.

Notes

Author(s) - Hochman, R. H. and J. F. Reinert.