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Culicidae > Culicinae > Aedini

Distribution
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand

Distribution map

Synonyms
None

Bionomics
Little is known about the bionomics of Zeugnomyia. They appear to be restricted to shaded areas in forests. Larvae have been found in small collections of water in fallen leaves, axils of Anahaw palm, tree-holes, cut bamboo, and an artificial container (tin can). The larva of Ze. gracilis reportedly preys on other mosquito larvae and the adult females of this species are known to bite humans and other warm-blooded animals that enter their haunts.

Important References >> 		habitus image Representative species shown here:
Zeugnomyia lawtoni

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:
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1. Wing vein radius 2 distinctly shorter than vein radius 2+3,
2. Antenna distinctly shorter than proboscis,
3. Proboscis not or only slightly tapered, tip may be slightly swollen.

Recommended characters:
4. Prespiracular setae absent,
5. Base of hindcoxa in line with or slightly above base of mesomeron,
6. Lower mesepimeral setae present,
7. Postspiracular setae absent.

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Larval Stage >>

Medical Importance
Zeugnomyia species are not known to vector any pathogens of human diseases.