Oviposition behavior and microstructure of the eggs of Simulium dinellii (Joan) (Diptera: Simuliidae)

Little is known about the oviposition habits and egg structure of Neotropical members of the Simuliidae family. The oviposition behavior of Simulium dinellii (Joan) was observed near at Otún Quimbaya, Colombia. Small groups of females hovered about 2 cm above the water surface to oviposit. Some of...

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Main Authors: Juan S. MANTILLA, Ligia I. MONCADA, Nubia E. MATTA, Peter H. ADLER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2015-01-01
Series:Acta Biológica Colombiana
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Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/actabiol/article/view/43149

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