The subgenera of Culicoides of the Americas (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae)

Abstract

The subgenera of Culicoides are discussed using as examples species from the Americas. A clear Understanding should be achieved when these species are compared with those from outside the Americas. Proposed as new subgenera are Anilomyia, Diphaomyia, Drymodesmia, Glaphiromyia and Mataemyia. Type species and related species are mentioned.