Laboratory colonization of Mansonia uniformis, Ma. indiana and Ma. bonneae in Malaysia.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1985

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

1

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

186-190

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Chiang GL.Cheong WH.Loong KP.Eng KL.Samarawickrema WA.

 

Abstract

Methods are described for the laboratory colonization of Mansonia uniformis, Ma. indiana and Ma. bonneae in Malaysia. Gravid females oviposited in 500 ml beakers with a layer of water covered with small leaves of Salvinia. Newly hatched larvae were set up in a basal medium of guinea pig dung and water or liver powder, yeast powder and water. Larvae attached to aquatic plants or 'Keaykolour' ruffia snow white paper. The cultures with paper gave better yields than those with plants. Production of Ma. uniformis was higher than the other two species. Twelve generations of Ma. uniformis and 11 generations of Ma. indiana and Ma. bonneae were monitored in the laboratory.

Notes

Author(s) - Chiang GL.Cheong WH.Loong KP.Eng KL.Samarawickrema WA.