Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Culex hortensis] Culex territans ?

Posted by kristobal21 on 09-11-2014 21:07
#1
I think this may be Culex territans (found in my garden, in the East of France) : the siphon is long and thin, and lacks dorsal hairs. Is it correct ? Thank you very much.
Edited by kristobal21 on 10-11-2014 09:31

Posted by Tony Irwin on 09-11-2014 21:41
#2
This looks more like Culex (Maillotia) hortensis - the siphonal tufts are long and arise quite close to the base of the siphon (within the pecten area).

Posted by kristobal21 on 10-11-2014 09:31
#3
Thank you !

Posted by atylotus on 10-11-2014 10:30
#4
I totally forgot about this species. Found a drawing of the siphon in Mohrig (1969) and it differs from territans in the longer hairs. So I agree with Tony (of course).
Edited by atylotus on 10-11-2014 10:32