| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1971 |
| Authors: | J. B. Dixon, Cull, R. S., Denbar, I. F., Greenhill, R. J., Grimshaw, C. G., Hill, M. A., Landeg, F. J., Miller, W. M. |
| Journal: | Veterinary Record |
| Volume: | 89 |
| Pagination: | 228-233 |
| Date Published: | 1971 |
| Keywords: | Africa, Mechanical transmission, Stomoxys, Survey, Tabanidae, Uganda |
| Abstract: | Of 10 489 biting flies taken during daylight in July and August 1970 at Nkumba, near Entebbe, Uganda, 55.2% were Stomoxys calcitrans (L.), 26.8% S. nigra Macq., 6.3% Tabanus par Wlk., 4.1% S. brunnipes Grunb., 2.7% T. thoracinus P. de B., 1.4% Glossina fuscipes Newst. and 1.3% S. transvittata Villen. The hourly variations in activity of these species and their relative abundance in different types of vegetation are reported. |
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