Culex (Culiciomyia) fragilis Ludlow, 1903

Distribution. Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram District—Ayrumkala, Molamedu. Non-mangrove.

Habitat dependence. Transient—Larvae only. Larvae usually occur in artificial containers, coconut shells, and ground pools. Bram (1967) reported that larvae were found in temporary and semi-permanent ground pools, ponds, potholes, puddles, rock holes, rock pools, spathes and tree holes.

Reference. Unpublished observations.