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A gynandromorph of Culiseta morsitans
John J Howard1, Wayne K Gall, Joanne Oliver
1New York State Department of Health, Central New York Regional Office, 217 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA.
Abstract:
A gynandromorph of Culiseta morsitans was found in a collection made from resting shelters located near the village of Central Square, Oswego County, New York in June of 2004. This is the 1 st report of a gynandromorph of this species. The polar (anterior posterior) gynandromorph possessed a head and legs with male characteristics, and an abdomen with female characteristics. The specimen is further described and compared to a normal male and female of this species.
