Simulium (Phosterodoros) penobscotensis, a new species of black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Maine, U.S.A.

Edward L. Snoddy; Leah Bauer

Treesearch

Simulium (Phosterodoros) penobscotensis, a new species of black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Maine, U.S.A.

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Edward L. Snoddy, Leah Bauer

Year:

1978

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Journal of Medical Entomology. 14(5): 579-581.

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Abstract

A new species of black fly, Simulium penobscotensis, is described from tributaries of the Penobscot River, Maine, U.S.A. This species is a major late-season biting pest of man. Adults are similar to other members of the subgenus Phosterodoros, but the larvae and pupae are quite distinct. The pupal cocoon is unique because it has a definite collar with no windows on the anterior margin, as do other members of this subgenus.

Citation

Snoddy, Edward L.; Bauer, Leah S. 1978. Simulium (Phosterodoros) penobscotensis, a new species of black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Maine, U.S.A. Journal of Medical Entomology. 14(5): 579-581.