Dark Ricefield Mosquito, Psorophora cyanescens (Coquillett, 1902) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
Abstract
The genus Psorophora is in the subfamily Culicinae and the tribe Aedini. This genus is comprised of relatively ornate mosquitoes, some species of which are quite large. As of 2025, there are 49 species of Psorophora divided into three subgenera: Grabhamia, Janthinosoma, and Psorophora. The genus Psorophora is most diverse in tropical and temperate regions of the Americas. This publication focuses on Psorophora cyanescens, a species in the subgenus Janthinosoma.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- EDIS
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN