Oviposition habitat selection by mosquitoes in response to predator (Notonecta maculata) density

Some species of mosquitoes can detect the presence of predatory notonectid bugs and avoid oviposition in predator pools. The oviposition response of two mosquito species, Culiseta longiareolata Macquart and Culex laticinctus Edwards (Diptera: Culicidae), to a range of densities of the predator, Noto...

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Published in:	Physiological entomology Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 188 - 191
Main Authors:	Eitam, A, Blaustein, L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK; Malden, USA Blackwell Science Ltd 01-06-2004 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	aquatic habitat artificial pools Biological control Culex Culex laticinctus Culicidae Culiseta Culiseta longiareolata Notonecta Notonecta maculata oviposition oviposition site selection oviposition sites population density predation predation risk predator-prey relationships predatory insects risk of predation temporary ponds temporary pools
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