Studies on some species of Culex (Melanoconion), with the description of a new one from Southern Brazil (Diptera: Culicidae)

Authors

  • Oswaldo Paulo Forattini University of S.Paulo; School of Public Health; Department of Epidemiology
  • Maria Anice Mureb Sallum University of S.Paulo; School of Public Health; Department of Epidemiology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101987000200006

Keywords:

Culex (Melanoconion) oedipus, Culex (Melanoconion) plectoporpe, Culex (Melanoconion) rabelloi, Culex (Melanoconion) phlogistus, Culex (Melanoconion) albinensis, Insect vectors, Ecology, vectors

Abstract

Redescription of Culex (Melanoconion) oedipus Root and of Cx. (Mel.) plectoporpe Root, as well as the description of a new one, named Cx. (Mel.) rabelloi, are made. The material was collected in S.Paulo State, Southern Brazil. The descriptions include adults, pupal and larval stages, illustrating the morphological aspects and with pictures of breeding places. Some data about known distribution and bionomics are presented, remarking that all the three species seem to be closely associated with artificial manmade enviroments.

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Published

1987-04-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (1987)

Section

Taxonomy

How to Cite

Forattini, O. P., & Sallum, M. A. M. (1987). Studies on some species of Culex (Melanoconion), with the description of a new one from Southern Brazil (Diptera: Culicidae) . Revista De Saúde Pública, 21(2), 123-156. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101987000200006