Winter survival of Culex pipiens biotype pipiens adults in Central Greece
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2732-656X (formerly 1791-3691) | Journal ISSN: 1791-3691
Language: English
Page range: 71 - 90
Submitted on: Feb 8, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 11, 2026
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
Published by: Benaki Phytopathological Institute
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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