Non-cyclical transmission of trypanosomiasis in Uganda. I. Abundance and biting behaviour of Tabanidae and Stomoxys

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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