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Laboratory studies on the predatory potential of dragon-fly nymphs on mosquito larvae

Singh, R.K.; Dhiman, R.C.; Singh, S.P.

Journal of Communicable Diseases 35(2): 96-101

2003

ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5138
PMID: 15562955
Document Number: 554180
Biocontrol potential of dragonfly nymph, Brachythemis contaminata Fabricius against the larvae of Anopheles stephensi, Culex. quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti was studied under laboratory conditions. It was found that dragonfly nymph had highest predation efficacy against An. stephensi followed by Cx. quinquefasciatus and Ae. aegypti. Feeding rate increased with decrease in prey size/stage. Analysis of data indicated that dragonfly nymphs have good predatory potential and can be used as a biological control agent for control of mosquito breeding.

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