A detailed description of <i>Simulium</i> (<i>Meilloniellum</i>) <i>adersi</i> (Pomeroy) from Mayotte, Comoro islands, with comments on bionomics and biogeography (Diptera: Simuliidae)

Abstract

All stages of Simulium (Meilloniellum) adersi (Pomeroy) from Mayotte, Comoro archipelago are described in detail. This species is widespread on the African mainland and in Madagascar; morphological divergences from African material point towards the Mayotte entity being a separate, but closely related species. Biology of the species overall is reviewed and brief comments are made regarding habitats and biogeography of the Mayotte material.