Contributions to the Mosquito Fauna of Southeast Asia. XVIII. A Reconsideration of Diceromyia Theobald with the Inclusion of Aedes Nummatus Edwards and Aedes Pseudonummatus New Species (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract

Aedes nummatus Edwards is redescribed and the adult habitus, female and male genitalia and larva are illustrated. Aedes pseudonummatus, new species, is described and the female habitus and genitalia are illustrated. These 2 species are placed in the subgenus Diceromyia Theobald, nummatus being transferred from the subgenus Aedimorphus Theobald. A map shows the distribution of the above 2 species. Characters of Diceromyia are compared to related subgenera of Aedes Meigen.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA512672

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  • John F. Reinert

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  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

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  • Asia
  • Biology
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  • Entomology
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  • Southeast Asia

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  • Environmental science

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