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Phylogenetic Problems in Polynesian Simuliidae (Diptera: Culicomorpha): A progress report

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As a basis for eventual control of the vicious anthropophilic and ornithophilic simuliid females of the Marquesas Islands, a taxonomic revision of Polynesian Simuliidae is in progress. Cytotaxonomic studies reveal two simuliid species in Rarotonga, Cook Islands; nine species in Tahiti, Society Islands, and two in the Marquesas Islands. A cytophylogeny is now available. Polynesian Simuliidae are unique in possessing heterogametic females. A reconstructed phylogeny, based mainly on morphological character states of larvae and pupae, agrees well with the cytophylogeny. One of the new species which is closely related to Simulium oviceps Edwards has larvae with highly reduced, non-functional cephalic fans. Ages of the Polynesian islands are discussed in relation to possible dispersal of Simuliidae into Polynesia.

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Craig, D.A. Phylogenetic Problems in Polynesian Simuliidae (Diptera: Culicomorpha): A progress report. GeoJournal 7, 533–541 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00218527

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