Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culicid pupa

Posted by cyprinoid on 15-04-2010 21:59
#1

Norway, 15.04.10.

Any chance?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-04-2010 23:32
#2

Any other views?

Posted by cyprinoid on 16-04-2010 08:01
#3

Yes, what views would be helpful?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-04-2010 09:45
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dorsal surface of the abdomen, shape of the caudal "paddles"

Posted by atylotus on 16-04-2010 09:49
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.....and shape of the thoracic horn. If there are spines present at the lateral side of the last abdominal segment then Anopheles spec. If the thoracic horn is long and slender than Culex. If not than Aedes or Culiseta. Generally Aedes breeds in temporary habitats (forest pools), while Culiseta breeds in permant waterbodies.

Posted by cyprinoid on 16-04-2010 19:35
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I had these from yesterday, no time for new pics today, but maybe these will help?

Posted by cyprinoid on 16-04-2010 19:35
#7

head on

Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-04-2010 23:33
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I'll predict Aedes cinereus will hatch from this pupa - based on what I can see in your excellent photos, though not all the characters are clear!

Posted by cyprinoid on 17-04-2010 11:32
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I found that I have a ok pic of the larva.

Maybe it helps?

Posted by cyprinoid on 18-04-2010 20:37
#10

another view

Posted by Tony Irwin on 19-04-2010 00:01
#11

Pupa is Ochlerotatus, not cinereus [I predicted wrong again! :@]