Biology

First record of Toxorhynchites rutilus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Massachusetts

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The 1st recorded capture of Toxorhynchites rutilus in Massachusetts, USA, is reported. This capture represents the northernmost record of Tx. rutilus. The implications of this capture are discussed in the context of range expansion, evolution, and climatic change.

Publication Title

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Publication Date

9-1999

Volume

15

Issue

3

First Page

423

Last Page

424

ISSN

8756-971X

Keywords

1st record, distribution, range expansion, Toxorhynchites

Cross Post Location

Student Publications

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