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The immature stages of the biting midge Culicoides debilipalpis Lutz (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

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The fourth instar larva and pupa of Culicoides debilipalpis Lutz, 1913 are described, illustrated, and photomicrographed from material collected in tree-holes of Salix sp. in Entre Rios Province, Argentina by… Click to show full abstract

The fourth instar larva and pupa of Culicoides debilipalpis Lutz, 1913 are described, illustrated, and photomicrographed from material collected in tree-holes of Salix sp. in Entre Rios Province, Argentina by using binocular, phase-contrast, and scanning electron microscopy. Measurements of instars I–IV are also presented. The larva shows features typical to carnivorous-predatory larvae, as well as characters typical of larvae occurring in tree holes and clean water. Details on larval biology, habitat, and feeding behavior are given.

Keywords: stages biting; immature stages; midge culicoides; debilipalpis lutz; culicoides debilipalpis; biting midge

Journal Title: Zootaxa
Year Published: 2019

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