The female and pupa of Uranotaenia (Pseudoficalbia) bhutanensis (Diptera: Culicidae)

J Med Entomol. 2023 Nov 14;60(6):1343-1349. doi: 10.1093/jme/tjad117.

Abstract

Uranotaenia bhutanensis Somboon, Namgay & Harbach was recently described as a new species of the Bimaculata Series of the subgenus Pseudoficalbia Theobald based on larvae collected from a log hole at high altitude in Bhutan. The adult female and pupa are described in this article based on the subsequent discovery of 2 paratype females with associated pupal exuviae.

Keywords: Bhutan; morphology; mosquito; taxonomy.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bhutan
  • Culicidae*
  • Female
  • Larva
  • Pupa