Parasitism of Coquillettidia perturbans by two water mite species (Acari: Arrenuridae) in Florida.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1989

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

5

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

428-431

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Lanciani CA.McLaughlin RE.

 

Abstract

Female Coquillettidia perturbans collected in northern Florida were commonly parasitized by 2 species of water mites. Earlier in the year, mosquitoes were parasitized primarily by Arrenurus danbyensis and later in the year primarily by Arrenurus delawarensis. The number of mosquitoes simultaneously parasitized by both parasites is apparently greater than expected due to chance.

Notes

Author(s) - Lanciani CA.McLaughlin RE.