Albuginosus, A New Subgenus of Aedes Meigen (Diptera: Culicidae) Described from the Afrotropical Region

Abstract

Albuginosus is described as a new subgenus of the genus Aedes Meigen and includes 9 species previously assigned to the subgenus Aedimorphus Theobald. The subgenus is described, discussed, and compared to other subgenera. Its distribution in the Afrotropical Region and bionomics are given. A table provides the current status of descriptions and illustration for all species of the subgenus. Illustrations of the female and male genitalia of Ae. marshallii (Theobald), the subgenus type species, are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA512303

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  • John F. Reinert

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  • Biomedical

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  • Africa
  • Anatomy
  • Arboviruses
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  • Environmental science

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