Autor(es): Klowden M J,Chambers G M

Resumo: Aedes albopictus (Skuse) females were more likely to develop eggs after they ingested small blood meals than were Aedes aegypti (L.) when both species were maintained under the same suboptimal adult nutritional regimen. The longevity of adult female Ae. albopictus under conditions of starvation was also significantly greater than that of Ae. aegypti. Analyses of total body proteins, lipids, and glycogen indicated that the increased reproductive efficiency of Ae. albopictus may be a result of its greater reserves accumulated during a longer larval period.

Palavras-Chave: Insecta; Aedesspp; Metabolic reserves; Reproduction

Imprenta: Journal of Medical Entomology, v. 29, n. 3, p. 467-471, 1992

Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1093/jmedent/29.3.467

Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Cell ; Aedes aegypti - Proteins

Data de publicação: 1992