Maorigoeldia

Author

• Edwards
• 1930a:302
• Type Species: Culex argyropus (Walker)

Distribution

• New Zealand
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Synonyms

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

Bionomics

• Not yet available

Medical Importance

• Maorigoeldia argyropus is not a medically or economically important species.

Important References

• See WRBU's Mosquito Catalog

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:

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• • 1. Erect head scales restricted to occiput (Occ)
  • 2. Acrostichal setae (AcS) well-developed
  • 3. Scutum (Scu) with light bluish and silver scales
  • 4. Scutellum (Stm) tri-lobed
  • 5. Prespiracular setae (PsS) present
  • 6. Wing anal vein (1A) ends beyond base of mediocubital crossvein (mcu)
  • 7. Wing upper calypter (UC) with marginal setae

Culicidae » Culicinae » Sabethini

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• Representative species shown here:
• Maorigoeldia argyropus

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