Culicoides

[ kyōō′lĭ-koi′dēz′ ]

n.

A genus of minute biting gnats or midges.

Example sentences from the Web for culicoides

  • It is related to Culicoides but differs in the number of antennal segments and in its wing venation (fig. 163, e).

    Handbook of Medical Entomology |William Albert Riley

  • Of the genus Culicoides there are many species occurring in various parts of the world.

    Handbook of Medical Entomology |William Albert Riley

  • This genus is distinguished from Culicoides by its bare wings, the venation (fig. 163, c), and the longer tarsal claws.

    Handbook of Medical Entomology |William Albert Riley