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Published: 2023-07-27
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Recognition of Lasioconops Theobald, 1903 and Oculeomyia Theobald, 1907 as separate subgenera of the genus Culex Linnaeus, 1758 (Diptera: Culicidae)

Department of Science; Natural History Museum; Cromwell Road; London SW7 5BD; UK
Diptera Culicidae Culex

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