Redescription of Molpemyia, and its revalidation as a subgenus of Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1993

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

25

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

041-063

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert, J. F.

 

Abstract

The subgenus Molpemyia is resurrected from synonymy with the subgenus Finlaya and the species Aedes auridorsum, Ae. pecuniosus and Ae. purpureus are assigned to it. The subgenus is fully redescribed and features given to distinguish it from the other subgenera of Aedes. The three included species are described and pertinent stages and structures are illustrated. Tables include the chaetotaxy of the pupa and larva of Ae. pecuniosus.

Notes

Author(s) - Reinert, J. F.