A detailed description of Simulium (Meilloniellum) adersi (Pomeroy) from Mayotte, Comoro islands, with comments on bionomics and biogeography (Diptera: Simuliidae).
All stages of Simulium (Meilloniellum) adersi (Pomeroy) from Mayotte, Comoro archipelago are described in detail. This species is widespread on the African mainland and in Madagascar; morphological divergences from African material point towards the Mayotte entity being a separate, but closely related species. Biology of the species overall is reviewed and brief comments are made regarding habitats and biogeography of the Mayotte material.
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2E9 Canada. d.craig@ualberta.ca
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D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D049628:Body Size; D017507:Comoros; D004463:Ecology; D017753:Ecosystem; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009929:Organ Size; D012843:Simuliidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development