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Description of a new species <i>Topomyia</i> (<i>Topomyia</i>) <i>sarawakensis</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) from Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak, Malaysia

2021; Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology; Volume: 72; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.7601/mez.72.189

2185-5609

Ichiro Miyagi, Takako TOMA, Takao Okazawa, Siew Fui Wong,

Insect Utilization and Effects

A new mosquito species, Topomyia (Topomyia) sarawakensis Miyagi, Toma and Okazawa is described from Sarawak, Malaysia. The adult male and female, pupa, and fourth-instar larva are described in detail. Illustrations of the male genitalia, pupa, and fourth-instar larva of the species are also provided. The larvae of this species breed in the water accumulation of the phytotelmata (leaf axils) of ginger plants (Boesenbergia sp.), Pandanus sp., and taro plants (Alocasia and Colocasia) in mountain forests.