THE BIOLOGY OF POLLENIA RUDIS, THE CLUSTER FLY (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE): II. LARVAL FEEDING BEHAVIOUR AND HOST SPECIFICITY
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AbstractParasitism by Pollenia rudis (Fabr.) larvae on earthworms in the field was found only in Allolobophora chlorotica (Sav.) and Eisenia rosea (Sav.). Other species of worms were infected in the laboratory. Slime and coelomic fluid, from all species of worms tested, induced penetration behaviour. Penetration occurs mainly on the dorsal surface of the worm, and less frequently towards either end. Larvae repenetrated after leaving the original penetration site. Autonomy by the host of the parasitized segments was observed in E. rosea. Possible reasons for the restricted natural host range are discussed.
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2019 ◽
Vol 49
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pp. 45-51
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2002 ◽
Vol 18
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pp. 528-529
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Natural Host Range and Prevalence of the GenusStrongwellsea(Zygomycota: Entomophthorales) in Denmark
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Vol 73
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pp. 189-198
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