Description of the Hitherto Unknown Adult and Pupa of Culex (Melanoconion) Simulator Dyar and Knab, and Redescription of its Larva (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract

The hitherto unknown adult and pupa of Culex (Melanoconion) simulator Dyar and Knab 1906 from near the type-locality in Trinidad are described, and an additional description of the larva is given. The male genitalia, female cibarial armature, and chaetotaxy of the pupa and larva are figured. A new record of this species from Panama is noted. Characters are given to separate simulator from the closely related jubifer Komp and Brown 1935.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA510541

Entities

People

  • Sandra J. Heinemann
  • Sunthorn Sirivanakarn

Organizations

  • Smithsonian Institution

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Armatures
  • Biomedical Research
  • Central America
  • Contracts
  • Entomology
  • Forests
  • Genitalia
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Panama
  • Personality
  • Public Health
  • Simulators
  • Trinidad
  • West Indies

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