학술논문
Culex (Culex) longitubus, A New Species of the Mimeticus Subgroup (Diptera: Culicidae) From Bhutan
Morphology, Systematics, Evolution
Morphology, Systematics, Evolution
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Journal of Medical Entomology. November 2021, Vol. 58 Issue 6, p2196, 10 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0022-2585
Abstract
Adult mosquitoes of the Mimeticus Subgroup of the nominotypical subgenus of Culex Linnaeus differ from the adults of other species of the subgenus in having distinct patches (spots) of pale [...]
Culex longitubus Somboon, Namgay & Harbach is described as a new species of the Mimeticus Subgroup of the subgenus Culex. The larva is most similar to the larva of Cx. tianpingensis Chen from China, but is distinguished by the length of the siphon and the anal papillae, the form of the comb scales and pecten spines, and the development of setae 7-P, 13-T, 1-X, and 4-X. The adults have wing markings and male genitalia similar to those of species of the Mimeticus Complex. Phylogenetic analysis of COI sequences revealed that the new species is closely related to Cx. murrelli Lien of the Mimulus Complex. The immature stages of the new species were found in stagnant pools and marshes at high altitudes in several districts of Bhutan. Key words: COI, morphology, mosquito, phylogenetic relationships, taxonomy
Culex longitubus Somboon, Namgay & Harbach is described as a new species of the Mimeticus Subgroup of the subgenus Culex. The larva is most similar to the larva of Cx. tianpingensis Chen from China, but is distinguished by the length of the siphon and the anal papillae, the form of the comb scales and pecten spines, and the development of setae 7-P, 13-T, 1-X, and 4-X. The adults have wing markings and male genitalia similar to those of species of the Mimeticus Complex. Phylogenetic analysis of COI sequences revealed that the new species is closely related to Cx. murrelli Lien of the Mimulus Complex. The immature stages of the new species were found in stagnant pools and marshes at high altitudes in several districts of Bhutan. Key words: COI, morphology, mosquito, phylogenetic relationships, taxonomy