Procedural Manual for the Large-Scale Rearing of the Biting Midge, 'Culicoidesvariipennis' (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

摘要

This publication describes the specialized procedures and equipment used for thelarge-scale rearing of the biting midge, Culicoides variipennis. Brief sections cover classification, economic importance, association of field and laboratory bionomics, and problems with colonization. Detailed instructions are provided for producing and maintaining the eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of C. variipennis. Information is given on how authorized educational, governmental, or industrial laboratories can obtain this insect vector for colonization or research use.