(1966). VIII). Larvae feed on aquatic insects, including other mosquitoes. Toxorhynchites, also called elephant mosquito or mosquito eater, is a genus of diurnal and often relatively colorful mosquitoes, found worldwide between about 35 north and 35 south.Most species occur in forests.It includes the largest known species of mosquito, at up to 18 mm (0.71 in) in length and 24 mm (0.94 in) in wingspan. Toxorhynchites rutilus Walter Reed Biosystematic Unit.jpg 438 600; 64 KB. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 53: 889-893. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z75-102, Bradshaw WE, and Holzapfel CM. Background; geographic distribution; lists of genera, subgenera, and species; and a key to the genera. Campos and Lounibos (2000a) dissected wild-caught larvae of Toxorhynchites rutilus to determine prey types ingested from exoskeletal remains in midguts. Pyriproxyfen (PPF) is a novel insecticide that has been proposed for use in autodissemination techniques to control mosquito vectors. rutilus larvae was similarly challenging, given the fact that they had to be removed from rearing containers and rinsed before they were fed to the larvae. Genus. Ethiopian Culicidae. This species is known to eat other mosquito larvae, even others of its own species. Toxorhynchites rutilus species of insect Upload media Wikipedia Wikispecies Instance of taxon Common name English: Elephant Mosquito asturianu: Toxorhynchites rutilus Authority control Q13853555 NCBI taxonomy ID: 53553 ITIS TSN: 125936 Encyclopedia of Life ID: 740802 BioLib taxon ID: 1404759 GBIF taxon ID: 1648938 BugGuide taxon ID: 8120 The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. The larvae are unusual in that they are found attached to the submerged roots of cattails and a few other aquatic plants. A female Elephant Mosquito in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/26/2019). In the United States,Toxorhynchitesgenerally overwinter as late larval instars. The female at right has thin antennae and thick blue and white palpi. Although labor intensive, the researchers say their method is more efficient because, when reared all together, Tx. Biology of tree-hole mosquitoes: photoperiodic control of development in northern Toxorhynchites rutilus (Coq.). Diptera. Collins, L.E., & Blackwell, A. The thorax and the entire body are covered dorsally with iridescent scales of various colors, including blue, white, green, and purple (Burkett-Cadena 2013). Most species occur in forests. Cannibalism was imputed to be a factor influencing high mortalities in the egg and fourth instar larval stages. Entomologist 39: 241. The proboscis is strongly decurved, a characteristic of members of its genus. XXI) Contributions of the American Entomological Institute, 6(1), 458. Original publication date April 2022. (1981). An indiscriminate pest of birds, humans and other mammals that is known to be a vicious biter, and will readily enter homes. Structure and development of the compound eye of Megarhinus towadensis Matsumura (morphological studies on the compound eye of the mosquito, no. Belkin, J.N., Heinemann, S.J., & Page, W.A. Focks DA. However, the PPF effects on life-history traits of Ae. This is a great example of sexual dimorphism in mosquitoes. II. Megarhina Macquart 1838b: 32 (as genus). Focks DA, Hall DW, and Seawright JA. 1988. Larval Toxorhynchites rutilusmosquitoes voraciously hunt and gorge on the larvae of other mosquitoes sharing the same water. This species is highly predatory as a larva and doesn't need to take a blood meal as an adult to produce eggs. Elephant Mosquito in Baltimore City, Maryland (5/29/2009). Steffan WA, and Evenhuis NL. 1. Insect Systematics and Evolution, 33(2), 163174. (1981). Larvae feed on the living macroinvertebrates inhabiting flooded treeholes, bromeliads and man-made containers. Focks DA, Sackett SR, Dame DA , and Bailey DL. (1978). A new genus and species of Culicidae. They are dependent on movement for prey location. Order Form The Mosquitoes of the Mid-Atlantic Region: An Identification Guide Bruce Harrison, Brian Byrd, Charles Sither, and Parker Whitt Available February 2016 Mosquitoes of the Ethiopian region. Body is covered with shiny metallic blue scales. A contribution to a revision of the Culicidae of northern Thailand. Mosquitoes accounted for only 6% of prey items from treeholes and 5% from tires. Throughout its range, short daylengths experienced by early instar larvae of this species lead to diapause in the fourth instar (Bradshaw and Holzapfel 1975, Trimble and Smith 1979). to downward curved proboscis]. A female may distribute eggs over several container habitats. The development of pupal stage lasts from 3 to 7 days, but others have observed development times as long as 23 days (Steffan and Evenhuis 1981). WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. Ministerio de Sanidad y Asistencia Social, Caracas. Trpis, Milan. The continuous production of mature follicles allows females to continue laying eggs over many days (1.0-3.2 eggs per day with 58.5 eggs total during the adult lifespan, Focks et al. The biology of. Oecologia, 57: 239-256. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00379586, Bradshaw WE, and Holzapfel CM. rutilus voraciously hunt and gorge on the larvae of disease-vector mosquitoes sharing the same water. Comentrios relativos s espcies da tribo Toxorhynchitini (Megarhinini) com a descrio de uma espcie nova de Lynchiella (Diptera, Culicidae). Theobald, F.V. The larva and adult female of the elephant mosquito, Toxorhynchites rutilus (Coquillett) (Diptera: Culicidae). AFROTROPICAL, AUSTRALASIAN, ORIENTAL, NEARCTIC, NEOTROPICAL & PALEARCTIC REGIONS. Belkin, J.N. All known species are multivoltine. Time series analyses showed that the presence of Toxorhynchites rutilus fourth instar larvae significantly reduced the abundance of late-stage larvae of eastern treehole mosquito Aedes triseriatus, with pupae of this prey species depleted relatively more than fourth instar larvae. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. (Image originally published in Schiller et al 2019, Journal of Insect Science). Systematics and identification of Afrotropical Toxorhynchitinae (Diptera: Culicidae). Mosquitos (Culicidae) (3739 species) Culicinae (2952 species) . Larvae are generally dark brown or reddish in appearance, with very conspicuous hairs on the abdomen. Mosquitoes of Argentina. The effects of exposure to pyriproxyfen and predation on Zika virus infection and transmission in Aedes aegypti. Victims are seized by the larvaes hook-like mandibles and consumed. Barraud, P. J. Clypeus short; mouthparts modified for predation; lateral palatal brush of 10 flattened filaments. (Toxorhynchites) splendens COI: KY41157789. Some species lay eggs in cavities that eventually fill with rain. Toxorhynchites, also called elephant mosquito or mosquito eater, is a genus of diurnal and often relatively colorful mosquitoes, found worldwide between about 35 north and 35 south. Alter releases of 6-day-old, laboratory-reared adults into a substandard urban area of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, little predator oviposition was observed in artificial containers breeding Aedes . Young larvae need live food that triggers their feeding response. Stone, A. (1977). Ribeiro, H. (1992b). Classification of the subgenus Toxorhynchites (Diptera: Culicidae). Previously, the tactic has been used infrequently, because it is relatively inefficient. Stackelberg, A. We present an analysis of the functional response of the predator Toxorhynchites rutilus rutilus (Coquillett) to changes in the density of the larvae of Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae). Annotated bibliography of, Steffan, W.A. (1969b). Mosquitoes of the Southeastern United States. A revision of genus Toxorhynchites Theobald, 1901, in the South-East Asian countries, with description of a new species Toxorhynchites (Toxorhynchites) darjeelingensis from West Bengal, India (Diptera, Culicidae). (1988c). Research on the mosquito subfamily Toxorhynchitinae (Diptera: Culicidae). 1). 323 pp. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 36(1), 180. The data were fitted to Rogers' (1972) random predator equation by nonlinear least . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Filariose bancroftiana. Adult females of Toxorhynchites are autogenous and feed only on carbohydrate-rich sources (e.g., nectar, honeydew, and fruit), but not blood which makes them harmless in terms of serving as a vector of pathogens to humans and animals. Abdullah Alomar; and Barry Alto; UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Vero Beach, FL32962. Credit: Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, UF/IFAS, The size of aquatic larval stage (fourth instar) of. Toxorhynchites; Australasia), Ribeiro 1991 (tax. The type specimens of New World mosquitoes in European museums. 1997). Rearing and maintenance of Toxorhynchites under laboratory conditions are possible. And it is difficult to produce enough of them in a laboratory to make a dent in disease vector numbers after release in the environment. The scientists scooped up bunches of eggs, each about the size of a sand grain, with a small net and divided them up in smaller groups among small, water-filled containers. Entomologa Mdica. Entomologie, ou histoire naturelle des crustacs, de arachnids et des insects. Sato S. 1961. Vargas, L. 1953. From the warmer southern states closest to the equator up to north America around the Great Lakes this mosquito can be found. (Photo credit: Jon Yuschock, Bugwood.org). The type of food provided to larvae was matched larval behavior and size as the young predators developed through instars, stages in development separated by molts. In a circumscribed area in Tanzania where the predacious larvae of Toxorhynchites brevipalpis were particularly abundant, it was found that water-filled tires and tins containing Toxorhynchites larvae had fewer larvae of Aedes aegypti than those without the . Frank, J.H., G.A. (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (. Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit (Year). Harbach, R.E. Return to top. (1926). Male of Toxorhynchites rutilus rutilus has a pale band on the foreleg tarsus, whereas male of Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis has entirely dark scaled tarsi of the forelegs (Burkett-Cadena 2013). Cannibalism among Toxorhynchites larvae is not uncommon, especially when alternative prey are unavailable, which depends on prey availability and the size of prey relative to larvae of Toxorhynchites (Steffan and Evenhuis 1981). Mosquito Systematics, 17(3), 153-23253. Palps are long, thick, and straight in females and very long, and upturned in males, giving the species it's common name of Elephant Mosquito. The franchise explores the ethics of cloning and genetic engineering, and the morals behind de-extinction . Neotropical Culicidae (Vols. Lane, J. I. Mosquito Systematics Newsletter, 1(2), 1316. (Emma Lee/WHYY) "That is my favorite, and, yes, she's a very good mosquito," Angelus said. Determined by John F. Carr/BugGuide. Early instar Tx. [1][2][3] They are generalist predators, with common prey being microcrustaceans, rotifers, and other hexapods.[4]. (1988c). Type species: Worcesteria grata Banks. Overall survivorship of both prey species decreased greatly in the presence of the top predator Toxorhynchites rutilus. I. Belkin, J.N. Biocontrol News and Information, 21: 105N-116N. 7 Therefore, it is likely the most abundant At the end of last instar of larvae (fourth instar), larvae can molt to pupae and these pupae remain on the water surface for about 3-7 days, after which adults emerge from pupal case. Etymology: not stated[toxo- curved (Gr), snout. Its natural habitat is tree holes that collect and hold water where it feeds on other invertebrates, especially other mosquito larvae. Toxorhynchites larvae are predators and prey upon other aquatic animals, including other mosquito larvae. His assignments have taken him around the world. Vol. Diptera of Australia. Reproduced from Wing Beats of the AMCA, the official publication of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. 1994. da Costa Lima et al. Part I. Keys for identification of adult females and fourth stage larvae in English and Spanish (Diptera, Culicidae). Arquivos do Museu Bocage [Universidade de Lisboa; Museu e Laboratrio Zoolgico e Antropolgico], 2(3), 3162. With so many places where biting mosquitoes can breed, it is easy to see how a single control measure is at best complicated and in reality is unlikely to be developed, says Schiller. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures. (Colin Hutton / bugguide.net) Nyamuk gajah (elephant mosquito) adalah nama dari sejenis nyamuk yang mendapatkan nama demikian sebagai akibat dari ukurannya yang besar untuk ukuran nyamuk. PubMed Central. Proposed use of the plenary powers to validate the generic name. The other subspecies ofToxorhynchites rutilusfound in mainland United States,Tr. Journal of Medical Entomology, 26:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmedent/26.1.1, Lounibos LP, Escher RL, Nishimura N, and Juliano SA.1997. The body of the pupa consists of head and thorax, which are fused in a cephalothorax, and abdomen. British Museum (Natural History). Science Reports Tohoku University, Ser. A few species are precocious and do not need nectar to initiate oviposition. , accessed on [date (e.g. Wondering how ULV mosquito fogging effected their research? Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis --much of range, north to New York, Connecticut Size Wingspan circa 12 mm, body length circa 7 mm Identification Female and male Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory - FMEL Very large, for a mosquito. A pair of Elephant Mosquitoes in Harford Co., Maryland (6/29/2018). Mosquitos were buzzing around 170 million years ago when dinos were still. Mattingly, P.F. syn. Fourth instar larvae may be more than 2 cm in length. Rutilus? Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. 1962: 225 (revision; key; Steffan & Evenhuis 1985 (phylogeny; subgenus. Forest-associated species of the genus Toxorhynchites are large (>18mm) and often highly ornate, with colorful, iridescent scales and flamboyant scale-tufts on the abdominal tail. Listen. Larva Pupa Adult Larva. 1998). Tableaux Analytiques de la Faune de l'URSS (Musee Zoologique de l'Academie des Sciences). This aerial mode of oviposition behavior provides females of Toxorhynchites with several advantages, including the ability to deposit their eggs in containers with limited access (e.g., small or obstructed opening) as well as reducing the possibility of females to be captured by predators that are commonly found around mosquito habitats (e.g., spiders) (Steffan and Evenhuis 1981). Abstract. 2010] Literature Cited. Family Culicidae, tribes Megarhinini and Culicini (Vol. I. (1957d). Adult females do not feed on blood; both sexes are completely phytophagous, feeding only on plant juices and other plant exudates. pp 345832, [1]. Service, M.W. Darsie, R.F., Jr. (1985). Females deposit their eggs individually on the surface of water while in flight (hovering). Toxorhynchites , 35 35 . 2009 (molecular phylogeny; as member of subfamily Culicinae), Tyagi et al. Scientists in Harris County, TexasHouston is county seathave come up with what could lead to a better way of producing, in their words, lab-reared, native mosquito assassins, Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis,that prey on other mosquitoes, notably Aedes species, which spread human disease viruses such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Volume 10. Life tables of Toxorhynchites rutilus in nature in southern Florida. American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico, National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Insects and Spiders & Related Species of North America. Annotated list of nominal species of culicines of India I. Everything else copyright 2003-2023 Iowa State University, unless otherwise noted. And snowmelt mosquitoes (Ochlerotatus communis) . Oh and also, the mosquito that is very clearly pictured in that chunk of amber is Toxorhynchites rutilus, a species that doesn't actually feed on blood so wouldn't have contained any dino-DNA anyway. Theobald, F.V. Manning, D.L., Evenhuis, N.L., & Steffan, W.A. Mitchell, A., Sperling, F.A.H., & Hickey, D.A. One of them can consume up to 5,000 prey larvae before it matures, which can take several weeks to six months. edit. Toxorhynchites. Return to top. Their large size and docile appearance create the opportunity for them to serve as focal points for public awareness campaigns aimed at the cleanup of man-made containers that are used as breeding sites by pest mosquitoes. (2015). 1977. This was likely for a cinematic effect. Steffan, W.A. (1982). Most of the 71 species ofToxorhynchitesare found in forested tropical regions throughout the world. In practice, the Tx. There are two subspecies, Toxorhynchites rutilus rutilus and Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis, where the latter has a wider geographic range (Burkett-Cadena 2013) (Figure 1). Handbook of the Mosquitoes of North America, 2nd Ed. It includes the largest known species of mosquito, at up to 18 mm in length and 24 mm in wingspan. Mattingly, P.F. Collins LE, and Blackwell A. The Culicidae of Jamaica (Mosquito studies. An Elephant Mosquito larva collected in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/27/2018). Skuse, F.A.A. 2000a. syn. haemorrhoidalis superbus COI: MF172394403, Tx. Mitchell, C.J., & Darsie, R.F., Jr. (1985). Thats the idea behind using mosquito against mosquito, a tactic described in a new article published this month in the Journal of Insect Science. Type species: Culex haemorrhoidalis Fabricius. (Non-biting cannibal or elephant mosquito) As very large carnivorous predators in Florida treeholes, larvae of T. rutilus (Figure 13) regulate the structure of the aquatic mosquito community (Bradshaw and Holzapfel 1983) and significantly reduce the abundance of some other mosquito prey species, such as A . . The Culicidae of the Australasian region. Nomenclatural studies toward a world list of Diptera genus-group names. However, they are highly susceptible to insecticides, and care has to be exercised in the timing of release ofToxorhynchitesand application of insecticide sprays. To increase the likelihood of establishing a new or supplementing a probable population, the habitat should be a favorable match to Tx. 2021. Mosquito eggs. (1973a). Toxorhynchites rutilus, known generally as the elephant mosquito or treehole predatory mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the family Culicidae. In: Latreille, P. A. A band of assassins is fielded to infiltrate and kill enemies that are spreading dangerous diseases among the general population. Offering a variety of services, Horizon Pest provides Brevard County with lawn and ornamental insect, weed, and disease controls. [1] Furthermore, the mosquito clearly shows fuzzy antennae, meaning the particular insect is male. Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London, 97, 177186. Australasian, eastern Palaearctic, and Oriental species groups. Some lay eggs in permanent water while others attach them to floating plants. (2005). They need sugars from nectar to produce eggs. rutilus adultslarge mosquitoes with a wingspan of almost half an inch and legs that would overlap a U.S. quarterfeed peaceably on nectar from flowers. The Afrotropical group brevipalpis (adults) (1). Although the use ofToxorhynchitesalone is unlikely to reduce pest or vector species below operational thresholds, they can be a valuable tool in areas where containers and treeholes contribute substantially to the standing crop of mosquitoes. (ed.). haemorrhoidalis haemorrhoidalis COI: MF17238993, Tx. The carnivores, Toxorhynchites. Classification of the subgenus. Cumbersome in flight, they are most frequently seen resting near treeholes or engaging in their characteristic elliptical oviposition flight patterns at the mouth of natural and man-made containers. aegypti had a negligible effect on adult emergence and lifespan of Tx . Toxorhynchites Theobald, 1901 - Carnivorous Mosquito : Subgenus: Toxorhynchites (Lynchiella) Lahille, 1904 Species: Toxorhynchites rutilus (Coquillett, 1896) Subspecies: Toxorhynchites rutilus rutilus (Coquillett, 1896) Reidenbach, K.R., Cook, S., Bertone, M.A., Harbach, R.E., Wiegmann, B.M., & Besansky, N.J. (2009). Return to top. Although the use of Toxorhynchites alone to eradicate mosquito vector populations has limited success, incorporating Toxorhynchites with other integrated mosquito control tools (e.g., insecticidal agents) may enhance the outcomes of control against the populations of mosquito vectors (Collins and Blackwell 2000, Alomar et al. While the larvae are fierce cannibals, Tx. Oecologia, 74: 507-514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00380047, Campos RE, and Lounibos LP. Prey choice was estimated, and it was high for Aedes albopictus but low for Orthopodomyia signifera and Toxorhynchites rutilus. (1966). Although successful introduction of Southeast Asian species has occurred in Hawaii, continual introduction of exotic species at sites in the southern U.S. has not resulted in their establishment. Diapause is controlled by day length, rather than temperature. (1965). Bradshaw WE, and Holzapfel CM. Genus Toxorhynchites. Tyagi, B.K., Munirathinam, A., Krishnamoorthy, R., Baskaran, G., Govindarajan, R., Krishnamoorthi, R., . Journal of Tropical Medicine, 4, 229235. (1959b). rutilus larvae are astute hunters and will actively swim toward perceived prey, and the feeding response is best triggered by live foods, says Schiller. Oecologia 111: 189-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004420050225, Lounibos LP, Martin EA, Duzak D, and Escher RL.1998. During the summer of 2017, the researchers produced about 1,000 adults weekly, releasing 300 gravid females each week. Arboviruses. Some prefer avian blood meals, others the blood of small mammals, others take it from reptiles, and some do not care if the meal comes from animal or human. A handful of mosquitoes, like Tx. are autogenous and obtain all nutritional requirements for egg development in adulthood from the consumption of prey during larval stages (Focks 2007). On the bionomics of bromeliad-inhabiting mosquitoes. (1827). [1] Please use the following citation when referring to this article: Jones, C. and E. Schreiber. While the larvae of Toxorhynchites rutilus mosquitoes are fierce predators, adults feed peaceably on nectar from flowers. Aedes species use the same type of breeding sites, which makes tree-hole mosquitoes ideal for targeting them. It includes the largest known species of mosquito, at up to 18 mm (0.71 in) in length and 24 mm (0.94 in) in wingspan. species of insect. It's actually the only type of mosquito that doesn't. T. rutilus is also the largest . aegypti in comparison to predatory mosquito Toxorhynchites rutilus, a source of mortality, are not fully understood. Lecture 3: Mosquito-Borne Diseases Part 1: virus. "Its common name is the elephant . https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008846, Alomar AA, and Alto BW. They the largest known species of mosquito. 176p. Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis (Dyar and Knab) [MEM; Goddard et al. Cova Garca, P., Sutil, E., & Rausseo, J.A. Copyright 2023 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. 1973-01-01. Theobald, F.V. 1960). Laboratory colonization and biological observations of Toxorhynchites rutilus rutilus. There are two subspecies, Toxorhynchites rutilus rutilus and Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis, where the latter has a wider geographic range (Burkett-Cadena 2013) (Figure 1). Memoria del Coigreso . Tanaka, K., Mizusawa, K., & Saugstad, E.S. 1962: 225 (revision; key; Ankylorhynchus & Lynchiella), Berlin & Pandian 1973a: 274 (Catalog; India), Tanaka et al. (1973a). Rattanarithikul, R., Harrison, B.A., Panthusiri, P., & Coleman, R.E. Harbach, R.E. Adults are frequently covered with iridescent scales and the proboscis has a pronounced 90 degree downward curve. Leicester, G.F. (1908). Tribe Megarhinini - notes and descriptions. Predatory mosquitoes in the genusToxorhynchitesare the most common arthropods which have been used for control of "container-breeding" mosquitoes. Toxorhynchites larvae have ability to resist starvation and survive weeks without prey, especially at late instars (Focks 2007). Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK: CABI. Long-term dynamics of a predator used for biological control and decoupling from mosquito prey in a subtropical treehole ecosystem. Contributions of the American Entomological Institute, 16, 1987. Published November 11, 2019 at 5:49 AM EST. Mosquitoes of the Ethiopian Region. Adults of Toxorhynchites do not consume blood and so they are incapable of transmitting pathogens to humans or animals by bite. Additionally, late instar larvae of Toxorhynchites show prepupal compulsive killing behavior against prey larvae. 5. Mosquito Systematics, 12 (4, 1980), 379385. amboinensis. Classification of the subgenus Toxorhynchites (Diptera: Culicidae) II. Le Peletier, A.I. The subspecies can be distinguished based on morphological differences among adult males. Toxorhynchites rutilus is the largest mosquito in the USA. The scutellum is evenly rounded and has no setae (Wilkerson et al. Clark-Gil, S., & Darsie, Jnr., R.F. (1981). Thurman, E.B. Was this method of mosquito control not being preformed in the test or release sites? Lee, D.J., Hicks, M.M., Debenham, M.L., Griffiths, M., Bryan, J.H., & Marks, E.N. 3), 1140. (1985). Natural prey and digestion times of Toxorhynchites rutilus (Diptera: Culicidae) in southern Florida. rutilusconsumes a Culex sp. nov. Mosquito Systematics, 23(3)(1991), 195198. IMPORTANT REFERENCES(full citations below), Theobald 1901b:234 (July 15) (as genus, subgenus), Theobald 1901a:244 (Nov. 23) (as genus, subgenus), Edwards 1941 (F, P; keys; as Megarhinus; Afrotropics), van Someren 1946b: 177 (key; Ethiopian Region), Stone 1948 (tax. (2000). 1947. 2020. I. 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