A new species of Topomyia from Peninsular Malaysia (Diptera: Culicidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1975

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

7

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

185-192

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Ramalingam, S.

 

Abstract

A new species Topomyia (Topomyia) vijayae is described from Peninsular Malaysia. The adult female and male, pupa and larva are described in detail and illustrations of the male genitalia, pupa and larva are provided. Topomyia vijayae is a rain forest species and breeds mostly in the axils of wild-ginger inflorescence.

Notes

Author(s) - Ramalingam, S.