Simulium argentiscutum sp. nov. (Diptera:Simuliidae), a member of the S. amazonicum-group of species: description of adults, pupa and larva.
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The adult, pupal and larval morphology of S. argentiscutum sp.Abstract:
The adult, pupal and larval morphology of S. argentiscutum sp. nov., a member of the S. amazonicum-group, is compared with S. amazonicum Goeldi and its distribution, biology and medical importance are discussed. S. argentiscutum is one the most important anthropophilic species in the S. amazonicum-group as it is responsible, together with S. amazonicum, for the transmission of Mansonella ozzardi in Brazil.read more
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