Wing geometric morphometrics and COI barcoding of Culex pipiens subgroup in the Republic of Korea

Abstract Two members of the Culex pipiens subgroup, Culex pallens and Culex pipiens f. molestus, are known to occur in the Republic of Korea (ROK). These species exhibit morphologically similar features and are challenging to distinguish below the species level. Therefore, this study utilized wing g...

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Main Authors: Jiseung Jeon, Dong Yeol Lee, Yewon Jo, Jihun Ryu, Eunjeong Kim, Kwang Shik Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51159-8