Contribution in Determination of Some Culicinae in South Syria


Abstract in English

This research concludes an determination of some Culicinae mosquitoes distributed in south of Syria. The study show that there are 14 species, 3 of them were recorded for the first time in the study area, these 3 species were described, illustrated , and distinguished from related species ,the seasonal reproduction and the habitat types of these were studied . (Culex perexiguus , Cx.sinaiticus , Cx.territans).

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