title: Restoration of Ayurakitia to generic rank in tribe Aedini and a revised definition of the genus.
abstract: Ayurakitia, previously treated as a subgenus of genus Aedes, is restored as a genus in tribe Aedini of family Culicidae. Rationale for this action is discussed. The genus includes 2 species (griffithi and peytoni) and has been reported from Southeast Asia. The most distinctive features of the genus are listed. A revised and expanded definition of the genus and illustrations of the female and male genitalia, pupa, and 4th-stage larva of the type species are provided.
authors.affiliation: Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMA VE), United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Reinert
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes / Q000145:classification; D000818:Animals; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D009033:Culicidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D007814:Larva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male