Laboratory studies on the biology of Anopheles subpictus Grassi, 1899

Panicker, K.N.; Rajagopalan, P.K.

Indian Journal of Medical Research 80: 57-59

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5340
PMID: 6519718
Document Number: 239030
The biology of A. subpictus which is a vector of malaria in Pondicherry [India] was studied in the laboratory. A cyclic colony was raised. The fecundity ranged from 38-286. The mean hatchability of the eggs was 64.7%. Highest insemination rate was observed when the male to female ratio was 5:1. The longevity of females ranged from 2-21 days.

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