SEM study ofAnopheles sundaicus(Rodenwaldt) (Culicidae)

Abstract

Species of the genus Anopheles Meigen are known to exist in complexes, and taxonomic characters through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) have proved useful to solve these. SEM conducted on egg, first instar larva, cibarial armature and female genitalia of Anopheles (Cellia) sundaicus Rodenwaldt are included and many new taxonomic characters have been brought out. These new taxonomic characters will update the diagnosis of species.