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Giles 1902:511 (A). Burpengary, Queensland, Australia (BM) Distribution Australia, Bismark Archipelago Synonyms None Bionomics Larvae are found in swamps with abundant aquatic growth and heavy shade. Females readily bite man both inside and outside (King in Boyd 1949) Medical Importance Primary malaria vector (King in Boyd 1949) Additional References Lee and Woodhill 1944:111 (M*, F*, L*, E*)., Bonne-Wepster and Swellengrebel 1953:214 (M*, F*, L*). Peters 1962:164 (P*).

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