Male genitalia structures of Culex rioajanus. A. Subapical lobe of the gonocoxite; B. Lateral plate (inner face); C. Lateral plate (lateral); D. Tergum IX; E. Paraproct (Photo: Duret, 1968).
Geographic distribution
Distribution
Record
Argentina
La Rioja
Other distribution
Synonyms
Sin registros/no records .
Observations
Type locality: Chamical, La Rioja Province, Argentina. XI-53, 1M, Duret; Tello, XI-53, 2M, Duret; Chelo, 1M. Larva, pupa, and female unknown.
Habitat and breeding sites
Pupae have been captured from puddles and spring water.
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