New classificaiton for the composite genus Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae: Aedini), elevation of subgenus Ochlerotatus to generic rank, reclassification of the other subgenera, and notes on certain subgenera and species

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Source:

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, American Mosquito Control Association, Volume 16, Issue 3, p.175-188 (2000)

Call Number:

A00REI01IDUS

URL:

http://www.mosquitocatalog.org/files/pdfs/108000-45.pdf

Keywords:

Aedes, Aedini, Armigerini, mosquito, Ochlerotatus

Abstract:

The composite genus Aedes is divided into 2 genera, Aedes and Ochlerotatus, on the basis of consistent primary characters of the female and male genitalia. 0chlerotatus is separated into 2 sections. Additional supplemental features of the female and male genitalia, 4th-stage larvae, and pupae are provided for the separation of the genera and sections as well as a discussion of exceptions and comparisons. This classification is based on a morphological examination of specimens of over 65% of the currently recognized species and all subgenera previously included in Aedes and representative material of all subgenera and genera of tribe Aedini. Published literature was examined and evaluated. All currently recognized subgenera are assigned to the appropriate genus. The proposed new generic classification provides better defined genera and a more natural arrangement of included taxa. Armigerini is formally recognized as a synonym, in part, of Aedini.