New distribution records and range extensions of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory

Authors

  • D. A.H. Peach Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada; dan@danpeach.net
  • L. M. Poirier Ecosystem Science and Management Program, The University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia V2N 4Z9, Canada

Keywords:

Aedes decticus, Aedes euedes, Coquillettidia perturbans, Culex pipiens, Diptera, Culicidae, mosquito distribution

Abstract

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2021-01-26

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Vol. 117 (2020): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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Natural History & Observations

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