The effect of adult population density on flight initiation in Triatoma infestans (Klug) (Hem., Reduviidae)

McEwen, P.K. . School of Pure and Applied Biology; Lehane, M.J.; Whitaker, C.J.

The effect of adult population density on flight initiation in Triatoma infestans (Klug) (Hem., Reduviidae)

1993

McEwen, P.K. (Wales Univ., Cardiff (United Kingdom). School of Pure and Applied Biology) | Lehane, M.J. | Whitaker, C.J.

This study suggests that whilst nutritional status is the key factor determining flight initiation in Triatoma infestans the density of the adult bug population is also a significant factor. Under our experimental conditions there was an inverse relationship between density and flight activity in these bugs

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aile alas locomotion triatoma infestans

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Published in

Journal of applied entomology (Germany)

Volume 116 Issue 4 ISSN 0931-2048

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pp. 321-325

Other Subjects

Locomocion; Propiedades biologicas; Poblacion animal/ niveles troficos; Propriete biologique; Population animale/ niveau trophique

Language

English

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Summaries (De, En)

1 ill., 3 tables; 13 ref.

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The effect of adult population density on flight initiation in Triatoma infestans (Klug) (Hem., Reduviidae)

1993

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