Fine structure of the eggs of Anopheles (Anopheles) apicimacula (Diptera:Culicidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1996

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

12

Series / Issue

Issue: 3 Pt 1

Pages

454-459

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Rodriguez MH.Chavez B.Orozco A.Martinez-Palomo A.

 

Abstract

The eggs of Anopheles (Anopheles) apicimacula Dyar and Knab are described from scanning electron micrographs. The eggs are boat-shaped, with frills that extend ventrally along the length of the egg and surround the deck region. The ornamentation on the dorsal and lateral surfaces is formed by groups of smooth, round tubercles. The ventral surface is covered by irregularly jagged tubercles. Prominent lobed tubercles are present at the anterior and posterior ends of the deck.

Notes

Author(s) - Rodriguez MH.Chavez B.Orozco A.Martinez-Palomo A.