The larva and pupa of Culicoides bambusicola Lutz observed with SEM, and additional notes on the adult (Diptera Ceratopogonidae)

The larva and pupa of Culicoides bambusicola are redescribed and illustrate d, including photomicrographies, based on the examination with both Scannin g Electron Microscopy (SEM) and phase-contrast stereoscope. The larva exhib its the characters stated by previous authors for larvae of tree hole breed ing species. A diagnosis and illustrations of the adult stage from type mat erial and specimens emerged in laboratory is also provided. The specimens w ere collected breeding in tacuara canes internodes in northeastern Argentin a.