Effect of Nosema algerae on the house fly Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1992

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

8

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

268-271

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Undeen AH.Krueger CM.

 

Abstract

Larvae of Musca domestica were exposed to spores of Nosema algerae on the surface of their diet. Infective concentrations (IC50 and IC90) for the larvae were 3.6 x 10(4) and 1.6 x 10(6) spores/cm2, respectively. The disease appeared to cause no larval mortality, but the longevity of adult females was reduced. At 30 days post-infection, there were at least 1 x 10(7) spores per fly in all dosage groups. At lower dosages, the development of spores was delayed and fewer spores were produced.

Notes

Author(s) - Undeen AH.Krueger CM.