Culex (Microculex) sp. 4

Male genitalia (Fig. 21): Tergum IX lobes medium-sized; distance between lobes 4x basal width; apex with 2 fine, short, straight setae. Gonocoxite oblong; subapical lobe with 2 simple setae. Columnar process developed; apex with 2 developed, straight, discretely apically curved setae (a and b), seta a inserted basal to seta b; ventromesal surface with group of simple setae. Gonostylus curved, pointed; broad, leaf-like gonostylar claw with pointed apex. Aedeagus with rounded ventral process; dorsal process developed; dorsoventral process pointed, long. Aedeagal sclerite hook-like; internal surface with a set of thorn-like spicules. Tergum X with sinuous outline; basal plate elongate, narrow; paraproct elongate, dilated at basal level; crown with 4 curved, pointed blades.

Distribution: Specimens collected in Magé District (Rio de Janeiro State).

Material examined: 1 ♂ G. FSP–1998 (without locality).