Culex pipiens s.l. (L)

Culex pipiens s.l. (Linnaeus, 1758)
Type-loc: Europe, Lappland, America

Culex pipiens s.l. comprise species Culex pipiens s.s. and Culex quinquefasciatus.

Culex pipiens s.s. differs from Culex quinquefasciatus by its seta 1a-S formed of 2 to 5 branches (exceptionally 6) and by its generally double setae 1-III and 1-IV. Because of the presence of hybrids confirmation with molecular techniques are recommended.

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Culex pipiens s.l. (L)

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Culex pipiens s.l. (L)

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Culex pipiens s.l. (L)

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Culex pipiens s.l. (F)


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Abdomen

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