Redescriptions of five species of the genus Armigeres, subgenus Armigeres (Diptera: Culicidae) collected from fallen coconut fruits at the coastal plains of Sarawak, East Malaysia

Abstract

Adults, male genitalia, pupae and larvae of five species of the genus Armigeres, subgenus Armigeres-Ar. confusus Edwards, Ar. jugraensis (Leicester), Ar. moultoni Edwards, Ar. malayi (Theobald) and Ar. setifer Delfinado-are redescribed and illustrated in detail based on specimens collected from fallen coconut fruits with holes made by small animals at the coastal plains of Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Keys to adults, male genitalia, pupae and larvae of the species are also provided.