Tabanidae species at CREAT

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1981
Authors:K. Mawuena
Journal:Trypanotolerance et Production Animale
Volume:2
Pagination:10-16
Date Published:1981
Keywords:Africa, Ancala, Atylotus, Tabanidae, Tabanus, Togo
Abstract:

From a survey in the vicinity of Avetonou in Togo in 1979 and 1980, 14 species of tabanids in the genera Tabanus, Ancala and Atylotus are reported, with notes on their distribution, fluctuations in numbers, biotypes and behaviour. Because tsetse flies [Glossina spp.] are hardly ever seen on the intensive pastures and Trypanosoma vivax infects up to 30% of cattle, it is suggested that tabanids may be highly effective vectors of trypanosomiasis, especially in areas of intensified land use.

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