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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 2/2011

01-10-2011 | Original Article

Fecundity and life table of different morphotypes of Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae)

Authors: D. S. Dinesh, A. J. Kumar, V. Kumar, A. Ranjan, P. Das

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

Phlebotomus argentipes Annandale and Brunetti (Diptera: Psychodidae), the established vector for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) have shown some morphological variations in India and its subcontinents. The variable egg laying capacity was found in different morphotypes of P. argentipes with maximum in type III followed by type I and II. The fecundity was enhanced by providing 25% glucose soaked filter paper surface in all types. However, significant increase was found in type-I (P < 0.05). The differences in fecundity indicate the biological variations among P. argentipes population. The findings will be helpful in searching out the sibling species among P. argentipes population.
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Metadata
Title
Fecundity and life table of different morphotypes of Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae)
Authors
D. S. Dinesh
A. J. Kumar
V. Kumar
A. Ranjan
P. Das
Publication date
01-10-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-011-0035-6

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