The Anopheles (Anopheles) Crucians Subgroup in the United States (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract

Anopheles (Anopheles) bradleyi King, An. (Ano.) crucians Wiedemann and An. (Ano.) georgianus King are taxonomically redefined by morphology, ethology and distribution, and established as the crucians subgroup of the An. (Ano.) punctipennis (Say) species group. This study involved the examination of over 1,800 specimens and the preparation of 15 full-page illustrations. Species descriptions include sections on: type-data, synonymy, descriptions of female, male, pupa, and larva, distribution, taxonomic discussion, bionomics and medical importance. Keys for the crucians subgroup are presented for male genitalia, pupae and 4th stage larvae. Additional keys are presented, in an appendix, to separate the crucians subgroup from the other southeastern United States anophelines. The 1st through 4th stage larvae of bradleyi and crucians, the 4th stage larva of georgianus and the pupae of bradleyi and georgianus are completely illustrated for the first time. Tables with the ranges of setal branching are included for the 4th stage larvae and pupae of each species.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA511966

Entities

People

  • Bruce A. Harrison
  • Bruce F. Eldridge
  • Thomas A. Floore

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arbovirus Infections
  • California
  • Chromosomes
  • Drainage Basins
  • Encephalitis
  • Equine Encephalitis
  • Fungi
  • Genetics
  • Genitalia
  • Health Services
  • North America
  • North Carolina
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Public Health
  • United States
  • Virus Diseases
  • Viruses

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