Description of Bruceharrisonius, a new subgenus of Ochlerotatus, and a redescription of its type species Oc. (Brh.) greenii.
The new subgenus Bruceharrisonius is described and principal features of all known stages are provided for separating it from other subgenera of genus Ochlerotatus. The female, male, female and male genitalia, pupa, and 4th-stage larva of the type species, Oc. greenii, are described in detail. Eight species (Oc. alektorovi, Oc. aureostriatus, Oc. doonii, Oc. christophersi, Oc. greenii, Oc. hurlbuti, Oc. okinawanus, and Oc. taiwanus) currently are recognized in the subgenus.
Reinert
John F
JF
Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 1600/1700 SW 23rd Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608-1067, USA.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007814:Larva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D044969:Ochlerotatus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011679:Pupa / Q000033:anatomy & histology