Persistence of mermithidae (Nematoda) infections in black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) populations.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1990

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

6

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

203-206

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Colbo MH.

 

Abstract

Data on the persistence of mermithid infections in black fly populations over several years indicate mermithid infection rates are relatively stable over several years in a stream. These data were from specific sites in a variety of streams all having the same simuliid fauna present each season. This suggests that the suitability of the stream bed for the free living phase is very important in regulating mermithid populations.

Notes

Author(s) - Colbo MH.