The effect of illumination power, size of holding cages and rearing density on the development and reproduction of anopheles minimus theobald, 1901
- Author:
Vu Dinh Chu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mosquito
- MeSH:
Anopheles;
mosquitoes;
malaria
- From:Journal of Malaria and parasite diseases Control
2003;0(6):66-72
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Experiments were carried out on free mating An. minimus strain in the laboratory. Under condition of illumination power at 200-220 lux the rates of larvae developed to pupae and to adults were 62.7% and 59.3%, respectively. The mean life span of the males was shorter than that of females. At optimum rearing density of one mosquito per 1.3 cm2 of a vertical side of holding cage the inseminated rate was 72% and mean number of eggs was 145 per female. The size of 30 x 30 x 30 cm of holding cages and illumination power at 200 lux seemed to be suitable for efficient mating of An. minimus
