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Culicidae > Culicinae > Sabethini

Distribution

Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Distribution map

Synonyms
None

Bionomics
Little is known about the bionomics of Topomyia species. The larvae mainly occur in tree-holes and bamboo, but some species utilize leaf axils, flower parts, pitcher plants, coconut husks, and artificial containers. Females are not attracted to animal-baited traps and are not known to suck blood. Adults have been collected while resting on trees and the overhanging banks of streams in total shade in damp forests.

Important References >> 		habitus image Representative species shown here:
Topomyia aenea

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:
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1. Scales present on metapleuron, at least in a small patch below haltere,
2. Proboscis not or only slightly tapered, tip may be slightly swollen,
3. Erect scales of head absent.

Recommended characters:
4. Prespiracular setae present,
5. Base of hindcoxa in line with or slightly above base of mesomeron,
6. Lower mesepimeral setae absent,
7. Postspiracular setae absent.

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Larval Stage >>

Medical Importance
No species of Topomyia appear to be of medical or economic importance to humans.