Biology and description of the larval horse fly host (Diptera: Tabanidae) of a Pheromermis sp. (Nematoda: Mermithidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1985
Authors:R. S. Lane, Poinar, Jr. G. O.
Journal:Myia
Volume:3
Pagination:463-474
Date Published:1985
Keywords:California, Hybomitra, Larvae, Nematodes, Parasites, Pheromermis, Tabanidae, USA
Abstract:

Nearly 40% of Hybomitra sp. larvae from an intermittent spring seepage in Mendocino County, California, USA, were parasitized by Pheromermis sp. near myopis. Late instars of the tabanid larvae are described.

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