The larva and pupa of Culicoides bambusicola Lutz observed with SEM, and additional notes on the adult (Diptera Ceratopogonidae)

Abstract

The larva and pupa of Culicoides bambusicola are redescribed and illustrated, including photomicrographies, based on the examination with both Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and phase-contrast stereoscope. The larva exhibits the characters stated by previous authors for larvae of tree hole breeding species. A diagnosis and illustrations of the adult stage from type material and specimens emerged in laboratory is also provided. The specimens were collected breeding in tacuara canes internodes in northeastern Argentina.