A description of Isoaedes, a new subgenus of Aedes Meigen, and its type-species, Ae. (Isa.) cavaticus new species (Diptera: Culicidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1979

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

11

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

144-162

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert, J. F.

 

Abstract

Isoaedes, a new subgenus of Aedes Meigen, is defined, discussed and compared to other subgenera of the genus. Descriptions and illustrations are presented for the known stages of the only included species, cavaticus, new species. Bionomics and distribution of the latter are given.

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert, J. F.