Culex (Culiciomyia) spathifurca (Edwards, 1915)

Distribution. Odisha: Habalikhati. Mangrove.

Habitat dependence. Transient—Adults only. Larvae usually inhabit ground pools, tree holes, burrow pits, boats and swamps. Immature stages and adults have been reported from crabholes in Ceylon (Carter & Wijesundara 1948).

Reference. Rajavel et al. (2005a).