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First records of the occurrence of twelve species of Sabethini (Diptera, Culicidae) in the state of Paraná, southern Brazil

  • Allan Martins da Silva,
  • Demilson Rodrigues dos Santos,
  • Edilson Colhera Cristóvão,
  • Adão Celestino Ferreira,
  • Claudomiro Postai,
  • Betina Westphal-Ferreira,
  • Mário Antônio Navarro da Silva

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15560/15.1.193
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 193 – 201

Abstract

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We report on the first records of Sabethini mosquitoes in the state of Paraná, based on specimens collected in forested environments between 2004 and 2005. In total, 12 species were identified, including 7 species of Wyeomyia Theobald, 1901 and 5 species of Sabethes Robineau-Desvoidy, 1827. Among them, 6 are new records for the southern region of the country, and 6 are new records for the state of Paraná. These results indicate the occurrence of relict species of mosquitoes in Paraná, as they were collected from portions of forests that preserve original characteristics.​​​

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