Construction of mud-cylinders by species of the genus Tabanus (Dipt., Tabanidae).

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1971
Authors:B. T. Parsons
Journal:Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine
Volume:107
Pagination:89-90
Date Published:1971
Keywords:Africa, Kenya, Larvae, Tabanidae, Tabanus biguttatus, Tabanus conspicuus
Abstract:

Protective mud cylinders formed by larvae of Tabanus biguttatus Wied. [cf. RAE/B 18, p. 104] and T. conspicuus Ric. were observed at water holes at several places in Kenya in 1969.

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