Larval rearing temperature affects morphology of Anopheles albimanus (Diptera:Culicidae) male genitalia.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1996

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

12

Series / Issue

Issue: 2 Pt 1

Pages

295-297

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Hribar LJ.

 

Abstract

The structure of the male genitalia of Anopheles albimanus Wied. is affected by larval rearing temperature. Morphometric analyses of 50 specimens revealed significant variation of 5 genitalic characters. The gonocoxa, dorsal claspette lobes, and aedeagus were longer for males reared at 22 degrees C. The parabasal seta was longer and the aedeagus was wider for males reared at 30 degrees C. Extra parabasal setae and lateral projections of the aedeagus were seen on some specimens.

Notes

Author(s) - Hribar LJ.