A gynandromorph of Culiseta morsitans

J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2007 Sep;23(3):340-2. doi: 10.2987/8756-971X(2007)23[340:AGOCM]2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

A gynandromorph of Culiseta morsitans was found in a collection made from resting shelters located near the village of Central Square, Oswego County, New York in June of 2004. This is the 1 st report of a gynandromorph of this species. The polar (anterior posterior) gynandromorph possessed a head and legs with male characteristics, and an abdomen with female characteristics. The specimen is further described and compared to a normal male and female of this species.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Culicidae / anatomy & histology*
  • Disorders of Sex Development
  • Sex Characteristics*