Observations of an Unusual Oviposition Habit in Armigeres (Leicesteria) Annulitarsis (Leicester).

摘要

During a study of filariasis in Thailand, gravid females of one of the suspected vector species, Armigeres (Leicesteria) annulitarsis, were observed during oviposition to attach their eggs to their hind tarsi. Later, when they had the opportunity, these mosquitoes settled on the surface of water and immersed their hind legs until the eggs hatched. (Author)