Laboratory oviposition, fecundity and egg hatching ability of colonized Anopheles albimanus from southwestern Mexico.

J. M. Ramsey, E. Salinas, J. R. Lopez, G. del Angel-Cabañas, L. Martinez, D. N. Bown

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Abstract

Fecundity, oviposition patterns and egg hatching characteristics were studied in two colonies of Anopheles albimanus isolated from the Pacific coast of southern Mexico. Fecundity was inversely proportional to the cage space available to the female and was influenced by the bloodmeal source, feeding method and previous feeding history. The length of the gonotrophic cycle decreased with succeeding experience from a mean 6.6 in the first to 2.6 days for the fifth cycle. Oviposition timing was also dependent on availability of oviposition substrate. Hatching success of eggs increased significantly when the oviposition site was witheld until 48 hr post-bloodmeal.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)509-515
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the American Mosquito Control Association
Volume4
Issue number4
StatePublished - Dec 1988
Externally publishedYes

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