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A new species of Culex (Melanoconion) from Southern Brazil (Diptera: Culicidae)

Nova espécie de Culex (Melanoconion) da região meridional do Brasil (Diptera: Culicidae)

A new species from Southern Brazil, named Culex (Melanoconion) ribeirensis is described. The description includes adults, pupal and larval stages, illustrating the morphological aspects and a picture of a breeding place. Some data about known distribution and bionomics are presented.

Culex (Melanoconion) ribeirensis; Culex; Insect vectors


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