Leicester
1908:174 (F)
Kuala Lumpur, [Selangor], Malaya (BM).
Distribution
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines.
Synonyms
None
Bionomics
Larvae are usually found at the edge
of swamp forest. Larvae use specially modified siphons to
pierce stems and roots of aquatic vegetation to obtain air.
Females are crepuscular and prefer cattle but but will bite
man both inside and outside
(Wharton 1962).
Medical Importance
Primary vector of W. malayi (Wharton
1962).
Additional References
Bonne-Wepster
1954:46 (M, F*).
Wharton 1962:15 (M*, F*, P*, L*, E). |
