Studies on the Collection, Rearing, and Biology of the Blackfly (Cnephia Ornithophilia)

Download or read book Studies on the Collection, Rearing, and Biology of the Blackfly (Cnephia Ornithophilia) written by I. Barry Tarshis and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 5-year study (1968-1972) on Cephia ornithophilia was carried out at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; data on the biology and ecology of this fly are given, along with information on collecting and rearing it. Larvae were collected at seven sites on the Center between November and April; pupae between January and April, and adults in March. Most of the larvae and pupae were found beneath the debris and vegetation, or on top of the debris and vegetation in two streams, depending on water temperature. Immature stages were reared to adults in small modified plastic mouse cages, and in a large epoxy-coated marine plywood tank.