Laboratory Studies on the Immature Stages of Atrichopogon Wirthi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

Authors

  • Kai Lok Chan
  • John R. Linley

Abstract

In the laboratory, at 24-26@*C and 90 + % relative humidity, the immature stages of Atrichopogon wirthi Chan & Linley (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) were completed in 2-3 weeks. The mean durations (days) of the individual stages were, respectively: egg 3.3, 1st instar 1.7, 2nd instar 2.0, 3rd instar 2.3, 4th instar 4.1, pupa 3.0. The mean overall duration was 16.4 days.

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1989-03-01

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Literature Review Articles