Restoration of Verrallina to Generic Rank in Tribe Aedini (Diptera: Culicidae) and Descriptions of the Genus and Three Included Subgenera

摘要

Verrallina is restored as a genus in tribe Aedini. Rationale for this action is discussed. The genus includes three subgenera (Harbachius, new subgenus, Neomacleaya, new status and Verrallina). Subgenus Verrallina is divided into the Butleri Series and Carmenti Series. Ninetyfour named species are included in the genus and each is assigned to a subgenus and/or series and, where required by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the spelling of specific names is corrected to agree in gender with Verrallina. The genus, three subgenera and two series are defined and described. Detailed descriptions and illustrations are included for the type species of the genus, subgenera and nominotypical species of the two series. Keys to adults, female and male genitalia, pupae and fourth-instar larvae of the three subgenera are provided. An appendix lists the current status of life stages and/or structures described and illustrated for all species assigned to the genus. A conspectus of taxonomic changes is given. Abbreviations for the genus and three subgenera are provided.