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Distribution
New Zealand

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Synonyms
Rachionotomyia, subgenus Maorigoeldia Edwards 1930a:302. Haplotype: Culex argyropus Walker.

Bionomics
Larvae of Mg. argyropus are found in tree-holes and various artificial containers in the vicinity of forests. They were collected once in a pool with leaves in the bed of a drying stream. The larvae rest on the bottom of the cavity with the dorsal surface down and seldom come to the surface to obtain air. Females have been observed resting on the trunks of trees and approaching humans without landing or biting.

Important References >> 		habitus image Representative species shown here:
Maorigoeldia argyropus

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:
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1. Base of radial sector of wing with a basal spur or line of scales,
2. Acrostichal setae on median longitudinal area of scutum present,
3. Erect scales of head restricted to occiput only,
4. Antenna distinctly shorter than proboscis.

Recommended characters:
5. Prespiracular setae present,
6. Base of hindcoxa distinctly ventral to base of mesomeron,
7. Lower mesepimeral setae absent,
8. Postspiracular setae absent.

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Larval Stage >>

Medical Importance
Maorigoeldia argyropus is not a medically or economically important species.