Abstract

FORATTINI, Oswaldo Paulo  and  SALLUM, Maria Anice Mureb. A new species of Culex (Melanoconion) from Southern Brazil (Diptera: Culicidae). Rev. Saúde Pública [online]. 1985, vol.19, n.2, pp. 171-182. ISSN 0034-8910.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101985000200007.

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.

Keywords : Culex (Melanoconion) ribeirensis; Culex; Insect vectors.