Mimomyia chamberlaini

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Mimomyia chamberlaini

Ludlow, 1904
Synonyms
  • Conopomyia metallicaLeicester, 1908

Mimomyia (Mimomyia) chamberlaini is a species of zoophilic mosquito belonging to the genus Mimomyia . It is found in Sri Lanka, [1] Philippines, Hainan Island, Celebes, Java Malaya, Thailand, Myanmar, and Australia. [2]

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References

  1. "An annotated checklist of mosquitoes of Sri Lanka" (PDF). Man and Biosphere Reserve of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  2. "Species Details : Mimomyia chamberlaini Ludlow, 1904". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2 February 2017.