Morphological description of the pupa and redescrption of the adult and larva of Culex (Culex) apicinus Philippi (Diptera: Culcidae).

ROSSI, GUSTAVO C; LAURITO, MAGDALENA; ALMIRÓN, WALTER R.

Zootaxa

MAGNOLIA PRESS

Año: 2008 vol. 1941 p. 31 - 42

1175-5326

The adult, fourth-stage larvae and the male genitalia of Culex (Culex) apicinus Philippi is redescribed. The pupa is described for the first time. The male genitalia, pupa and fourth-stage larva are illustrated. The available information on the taxonomy and distribution of the species is also included, extending the species distribution in Argentina. Bionomics and distributional data are provided for Culex apicinus. described for the first time. The male genitalia, pupa and fourth-stage larva are illustrated. The available information on the taxonomy and distribution of the species is also included, extending the species distribution in Argentina. Bionomics and distributional data are provided for Culex apicinus. Culex (Culex) apicinus Philippi is redescribed. The pupa is described for the first time. The male genitalia, pupa and fourth-stage larva are illustrated. The available information on the taxonomy and distribution of the species is also included, extending the species distribution in Argentina. Bionomics and distributional data are provided for Culex apicinus.Culex apicinus.