An oviposition attractant of pupal origin in Culex salinarius.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1977

Original Publication

Mosquito News

Volume

37

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

053-056

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Andreadis, T. G.

 

Abstract

Gravid females of Culex salinarius prefer water in which pupae have developed in selecting oviposition sites under laboratory conditions. Selectivity is primarily due to a nonfiltratable oviposition attractant of pupal origin.

Notes

Author(s) - Andreadis, T. G.