The Control of Dormancy and Development in Coquillettidia perturbans (Diptera: Culicidae).
Abstract
Biological information relevant to the control of Coquillettidia perturbans, a serious pest mosquito and disease transmitter, is provided. In south Florida larvae overwintered in the third and fourth larval stages. Between March and November two overlapping generations of adults were produced. Larval densities on cattails were correlated with host plant size, water temperature, and average stage of larval samples. Emergence traps conveniently and accurately measure adult densities. The related Mansonia dyari and Mansonia titillans produced three generations annually from water lettuce, and weekly numbers of adults were correlated with water temperature. Laboratory colonization of C. perturbans was not achieved, but short-term maintenance of larvae on wheat roots permitted certain experiments. The intensity of larval diapause weakened between November and March. M. dyari attached more firmly to roots than did C. perturbans. The results here are interpreted in light of their relevance for Mansonia control, and avenues for future research are suggested.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA124427
Entities
People
- L. P. Lounibos