Laboratory Rearing and Life Cycle of Phlebotomus (Dampfomyia) anthophorus Addis (Diptera: Psychodidae)

C. J. Addis

doi:10.2307/3273087

Revision of the life history of the High Arctic moth Gynaephora groenlandica (Wocke) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae)

Canadian Journal of Zoology ◽

10.1139/z98-085 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 76 (7) ◽

pp. 1371-1381 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

W Dean Morewood ◽

Richard A Ring

Keyword(s):

Life History ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Head Capsule ◽

High Arctic ◽

The Arctic ◽

Base Line ◽

Laboratory Rearing ◽

History Information ◽

History Of ◽

Gynaephora Groenlandica

Many studies have explored the adaptations of arctic and alpine Gynaephora species (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) to their environment, and base-line life-history information is important for the interpretation of such studies. Data and observations on G. groenlandica (Wocke) collected in recent years at Alexandra Fiord, Ellesmere Island, Canada, contradict some of the life-history information previously published for this species from the same site. Detailed analysis of larval head capsule widths and consideration of growth ratios indicate that there are seven rather than six larval instars and that the pattern of development does not deviate significantly from that defined by the Brooks-Dyar rule. Field-rearing of larvae indicates that first-instar larvae overwinter, while field- and laboratory-rearing both indicate that larvae moult once per year, every year. These data and observations greatly shorten and simplify the life history from that previously published and suggest a life cycle of 7 rather than 14 years. This revised life cycle is not presented as an absolute, in recognition of the potential for individual variation, but rather as typical of the developmental pattern of most of the population. As such, it should provide a useful base line for further studies, especially those addressing the influence of predicted climate change in the Arctic.

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MÉTODO PARA LA CRÍA EN LABORATORIO DE CHIRONOMIDAE (DIPTERA) DE AMBIENTES LÓTICOS

Acta Biológica Colombiana ◽

10.15446/abc.v21n2.52334 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 443-446 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Juan Pablo Zanotto Arpellino ◽

Romina Elizabeth Principe ◽

Ana Maria Oberto ◽

Cristina Mabel Gualdoni

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

Water Circulation ◽

Laboratory Rearing ◽

Food Items ◽

Rearing Method ◽

Chironomidae Larvae ◽

Identification Of Species ◽

Lotic Environments

La taxonomía de Chironomidae se apoya fuertemente en la integración de las características morfológicas de todas las fases del ciclo de vida, las cuales se pueden obtener mediante la cría en laboratorio. Este estudio desarrolló un método de cría en laboratorio de larvas de Chironomidae de ambientes lóticos. El método consta de una circulación constante de agua y distintos ítems alimenticios. Esta metodología ha permitido obtener asociaciones de los estados de larva, pupa y adulto para la identificación de especies presentes en una región de Argentina en la que el estado de conocimiento de la familia Chironomidae es incipiente.Laboratory Rearing Methodology for Chironomidae (Diptera) of Lotic EnvironmentsThe taxonomy of Chironomidae is strongly supported by the integration of morphological characteristics of all stages of the life cycle, which can be obtained through laboratory rearing. This study was developed in laboratory to test rearing method for lotic Chironomidae larvae. The method included constant water circulation and different food items. This methodology allowed obtaining associations of larva, pupa and adult stages for the identification of species from an Argentinean region in which the knowledge of Chironomidae family is incipient.

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The laboratory rearing of Amblyomma sparsum Neumann, 1899

Parasitology ◽

10.1017/s003118200007445x ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 54 (1) ◽

pp. 173-175 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jane B. Walker ◽

B. T. Parsons

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Research Organization ◽

Veterinary Services ◽

East African ◽

Laboratory Rearing ◽

Veterinary Research ◽

Memorial Museum

The successful rearing of Amblyomma sparsum, using rabbits as larval and nymphal hosts and either sheep or tortoise for feeding adults, is described and details of the duration of the various stages are given. The life cycle of this tick is compared with that of A. variegatum and A. nuttalli.The authors are grateful to the Director of the Coryndon Memorial Museum, Nairobi, for the loan of a Leopard Tortoise, and to the Directors of the East African Veterinary Research Organization and of the Veterinary Services, Kenya, for permission to publish this note.

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Aspects of the life cycle of the avian parasitePhilornis torquans(Diptera: Muscidae) under laboratory rearing conditions

The Canadian Entomologist ◽

10.4039/tce.2018.8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 150 (3) ◽

pp. 317-325 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

María José Saravia-Pietropaolo ◽

Sofía I. Arce ◽

Darío E. Manzoli ◽

Martín Quiroga ◽

Pablo M. Beldomenico

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Pupal Stage ◽

Oviposition Period ◽

Reproductive Parameters ◽

Laboratory Rearing ◽

Rearing Conditions ◽

In Captivity ◽

Pupal Mortality

AbstractThe life cycle of the avian parasitic fliesPhilornisMeinert (Diptera: Muscidae) is poorly known, limiting the understanding of the ecology of these flies, including interactions with their hosts. We provide data on length and survival of pupal and adult stages and the duration of the pre-oviposition period ofPhilornis torquansNielsen. Specimens were collected at larval and pupal stages from infested broods. The pupal stage lasted on average 10.5 days and adults lived up to 100 days in the laboratory. At least 90.2% of larvae pupated and 85.7% of the latter emerged as adults. For individuals collected as larvae, pupal mortality was 3.5 times higher than for those collected as pupae. Females laid from 1–8 clutches in their lifetime and deposited, on average, 41 eggs per female (range: 1–148). Females collected as pupae were larger and had shorter pre-oviposition periods and lifespans than females collected as larvae, but there were no differences in the total eggs laid by these females. This is the first information on reproductive parameters of a subcutaneous species ofPhilornis, and forms the basis for studies on conditions required for reproduction of this species in captivity.

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Ultrastructural analysis of “Sensory” surface nerve endings and “putative” neurotransmitter sites in Schistosoma mansoni Miracidia

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100156791 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 47 ◽

pp. 962-963

Author(s):

Betty Ruth Jones ◽

Steve Chi-Tang Pan

Keyword(s):

Nervous System ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Schistosoma Mansoni ◽

Snail Host ◽

Complex Life Cycle ◽

Rational Approach ◽

Effective Control ◽

The Social ◽

Social And Economic Development ◽

Basic Biology

INTRODUCTION: Schistosomiasis has been described as “one of the most devastating diseases of mankind, second only to malaria in its deleterious effects on the social and economic development of populations in many warm areas of the world.” The disease is worldwide and is probably spreading faster and becoming more intense than the overall research efforts designed to provide the basis for countering it. Moreover, there are indications that the development of water resources and the demands for increasing cultivation and food in developing countries may prevent adequate control of the disease and thus the number of infections are increasing.Our knowledge of the basic biology of the parasites causing the disease is far from adequate. Such knowledge is essential if we are to develop a rational approach to the effective control of human schistosomiasis. The miracidium is the first infective stage in the complex life cycle of schistosomes. The future of the entire life cycle depends on the capacity and ability of this organism to locate and enter a suitable snail host for further development, Little is known about the nervous system of the miracidium of Schistosoma mansoni and of other trematodes. Studies indicate that miracidia contain a well developed and complex nervous system that may aid the larvae in locating and entering a susceptible snail host (Wilson, 1970; Brooker, 1972; Chernin, 1974; Pan, 1980; Mehlhorn, 1988; and Jones, 1987-1988).

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A freeze-fracture-etched study of the physarum polycephalum plasma membrane during early formation of the macroplasmodial stage

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100147570 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 51 ◽

pp. 346-347

Author(s):

Randolph W. Taylor ◽

Henrie Treadwell

Keyword(s):

Plasma Membrane ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Growth Phase ◽

Filter Paper ◽

Physarum Polycephalum ◽

Freeze Fracture ◽

Petri Dish ◽

Wire Screen ◽

Wide Mouth ◽

Sterile Filter

The plasma membrane of the Slime Mold, Physarum polycephalum, process unique morphological distinctions at different stages of the life cycle. Investigations of the plasma membrane of P. polycephalum, particularly, the arrangements of the intramembranous particles has provided useful information concerning possible changes occurring in higher organisms. In this report Freeze-fracture-etched techniques were used to investigate 3 hours post-fusion of the macroplasmodia stage of the P. polycephalum plasma membrane.Microplasmodia of Physarum polycephalum (M3C), axenically maintained, were collected in mid-expotential growth phase by centrifugation. Aliquots of microplasmodia were spread in 3 cm circles with a wide mouth pipette onto sterile filter paper which was supported on a wire screen contained in a petri dish. The cells were starved for 2 hrs at 24°C. After starvation, the cells were feed semidefined medium supplemented with hemin and incubated at 24°C. Three hours after incubation, samples were collected randomly from the petri plates, placed in plancettes and frozen with a propane-nitrogen jet freezer.

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