Oviposition of Simuliidae (Diptera) on pupae of Simulium (Hemicnetha) rubrithorax Lutz

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2006
Authors:A. Margarida Amaral, Valente, A. Carolina D., Calvao-Brito, R. Helena Dos, Maia-Herzog, M.
Journal:Studia Dipterologica
Volume:13
Pagination:145-148
Type of Article:Article
ISBN Number:0945-3954
Keywords:(Hemicnetha) rubrithorax (Diptera)] [Brazil / Rio de Janeiro, / ]., Brazil]., General morphology, Itaguai, Land zones, Neotropical region, Oviposition by Simuliidae (Diptera), Reproduction, Reproductive behaviour, Simuliidae (Nematocera)., Simuliidae [Egg laying / Oviposition / On pupal cases of Simulium, Simulium (Hemicnetha) rubrithorax (Simuliidae)., Simulium (Hemicnetha) rubrithorax [General morphology / Pupal cases /, South America
Abstract:

The occurrence of Simuliidae oviposition on pupal cases of the same family is report. Two pupae of Simulium (Hemicnetha) rubrithorax LUTZ were found with cocoon and filament gills covered with Simuliidae eggs. The material was collected on rocky substrate at Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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