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British Culicoides
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A medium to large sized species with pale wings marked with blackish spots and a blackish spot in the cubital cell, the extent of the dark markings being very variable. The tips of wing veins M1, M2 and CU1 typically end at the wing tip in small pale spots, distinguishing this species from C. pulicaris; but the distinction is not always clear-cut. Both of these species are variable in the extent and intensity of the wing markings (see also Lane (1981)). The wing length is around 1.7mm.
The female antennal ratio is 1.02-1.15 and the sensilla distribution is 3,11-15. The female palp third segment is moderately swollen with several small separated sensory pits.
The male genitalia are very similar to others of the subgenus; the ninth tergite has two small pointed inwardly facing lateral processes. The basistyle has a cluster of stoutish hairs on the inner aspect of the base, the aedeagus is simple, triangular and the parameres long and simple with a cluster of fine hairs at the tip.
Usually found in company with pulicaris; Campbell & Pelham-Clinton (1960) note differences in biting behaviour between the two.
Widespread in the U.K. and found throughout Europe.
Nothing known, but see remarks under C. pulicaris.
British Culicoides
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