Techniques for laboratory rearing of sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1982

Original Publication

Mosquito News

Volume

42

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

400-407

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Endris, R. G., P. V. Perkins, D. G. Young and R. N. Johnson.

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Abstract

Nine species of Phlebotomine sand flies in the genera Lutzomyia, Phlebotomus and Sergentomyia were maintained in closed laboratory colonies for 6 or more generations. Techniques for establishing and maintaining the sand flies are described and discussed.

Notes

Author(s) - Endris, R. G., P. V. Perkins, D. G. Young and R. N. Johnson.