Body size variation of Culiseta morsitans in relation to vector potential for eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1990

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

6

Series / Issue

Issue: 4

Pages

723-724

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Anderson RA.Edman JD.

 

Abstract

Variation in the body size of wild Culiseta morsitans collected from Massachusetts was examined. No significant size variation was detected at any time during the collection period, nor was there a significant size difference between parous and nulliparous mosquitoes. We conclude that size variation in this species does not affect survivorship, an important aspect of vectorial capacity.

Notes

Author(s) - Anderson RA.Edman JD.