Species delineation of Aedes (Neomelaniconian) lineatopennis (Diptera: Culicidae) using integrative morphological and molecular approaches, along with acoustic characterization, suggesting exclusion of Aedes mcintoshi from the mosquito fauna of India

The combined morphological, molecular, and acoustic evidence confirms that the specimens previously identified as Ae. mcintoshi in India is in fact Ae. lineatopennis. Therefore, the study recommends the retraction of Ae. mcintoshi from Indian mosquito records6. This study emphasises the need for accurate species identification using integrated approaches to assess proper biodiversity and other studies.