Medical Entomology Studies - XI. The Subgenus Stegomyia of Aedes in the Oriental Region with Keys to the Species (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract

The subgenus Stegomyia Theobald of the genus Aedes Meigen and the 5 species groups recognized in the Oriental region are characterized. The taxonomy, medical importance, immature habitats and distribution of the species of the region are discussed and summarized. Keys and illustrations are provided for the identification of adults (males and females), male terminalia, pupae and 4th stage larvae of the 5 species groups and 37 species and subspecies known to occur in this region. In addition, the detailed description of the male, female, pupa and larva of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and a redescription of the male terminalia of Aedes platylepidus Knight and Hull are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA510534

Entities

People

  • Yiau-min Huang

Organizations

  • Smithsonian Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arbovirus Infections
  • Birds
  • Dengue
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Ecology
  • Encephalitis
  • Entomology
  • Equine Encephalitis
  • Fungi
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Natural History
  • Public Health
  • Southeast Asia
  • Virus Diseases
  • Viruses
  • Yellow Fever
  • Zoonoses

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology