Table 1 Comparative data for the main morphological features of the known pupae of species of the Atratus Group
From: Revision of the Atratus Group of Culex (Melanoconion) (Diptera: Culicidae)
Feature | Cx. atratus | Cx. comptus n. sp. | Cx. dunni | Cx. ensiformis | Cx. trigeminatus | Cx. zeteki |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seta 9-VIII | 4 aciculate branches | 3 simple branches | 2 simple branches | 3 simple branches | 2 simple branches | 3 simple branches |
Trumpet index | 7.1 | 13.8–16.2 (15.4) | 12.4–20.0 (14.5) | 16.2–29.7 (24.2) | 14.8–30.5 (20.9) | 12.0–20.0 (15.9) |
Pinna | Small, V-shaped | Small, irregular-shaped | Median, with large emargination on distal margin | Small, circular, with small emargination on distal margin | Small, irregular-shaped | Small, irregular-shaped, with small circular emargination on distal margin |