Autor(es): Van Handel, E.

Resumo: Larval growth recorded as accumulation of protein was measured in Aedes aegypti, Culex nigripalpus and Culex quinquefasciatus , raised on liver powder or dry brewer's yeast. In the early stges all 3 species grew faster on liver powder, but at pupation there was no significant difference in protein content between diets and among species. Aedes aegypti pupated one day ahead of Culex .

Palavras-Chave: Insect larvae; Proteins; Growth; Culex quinquefasciatus; Aedes aegypti; Culex nigripalpus; Culicidae

Imprenta: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 2, n. 3, p. 289-291, 1986.

Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Proteins

Data de publicação: 1986