First record of Toxorhynchites rutilus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Massachusetts

Dennehy, J.J.; Livdahl, T.

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 15(3): 423-424

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 8756-971X
PMID: 10480135
Document Number: 503187
The 1st recorded capture of Toxorhynchites rutilus in Massachusetts, USA, is reported. This capture represents the northernmost record of Tx. rutilus. The implications of this capture are discussed in the context of range expansion, evolution, and climatic change.

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