On the taxonomic composition of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of the world and Russian fauna (critical review)
Khalin, A.V.; Gornostaeva, R.M., 2008: On the taxonomic composition of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of the world and Russian fauna (critical review). Parazitologiia 42(5): 360-381
Critical analysis of the taxonomy problems in the mosquito family Culicidae has been carried out. Different conceptions on the family classification are considered in historical aspect. Debatable points of the systematics of tribe Aedini are expounded. Recommendations on the use of names of mosquito taxa and annotated checklist of the Culicidae species from the fauna of Russia are given.