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Description of two gynandromorphs of Culex theileri from Extremadura, Spain

Authors :
M. González-López
Pedro María Alarcón-Elbal
Javier Lucientes
Sarah Delacour-Estrella
José Marín Sánchez-Murillo
Source :
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 29(1)
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Two gynandromorphs of Culex theileri are described. The individuals were caught in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention miniature light traps in the municipality of Alcollarin, Caceres, Spain, in 2011. One of the specimens presented polar gynandromorphism, whereas the other showed a combination of polar and transverse gynandromorphic features. Details are given of the main characteristics of both mosquitoes, with particular emphasis that this gynandromorphic finding is only the second reported for this mosquito species worldwide.

Details

ISSN :
8756971X
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f25d415885f317813009f8429aa5aef7