First record of Toxorhynchites rutilus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Massachusetts.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
دوره 15 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999