Breeding protocol for the sand fly Nyssomyia neivai (Diptera: Psychodidae) in laboratory conditions

Autor(es)

Goulart, Thais Marchi ; da Rocha Silva, Flavia Benini ; Machado, Vicente Estevam ; Cruz Oliveira, Wanderson Henrique ; de Castro, Camila Feitosa ; Nova Rodrigues, Marili Villa ; Pinto, Mara Cristina

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Acta Tropica; v. 174, p. 102-105, OCT 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 1

Resumo

The information in this protocol covers from the basic steps and material necessary to start a sand fly colony up to the specific details which are important to the success of a Nyssomyia neivai colony. The greatest problems in our colony of Ny. neivai were solved with specific care, for instance, using vermiculite and an adequate number of adults in oviposition containers; the control of fungus with the exact amount of diet for the larvae and humidity control; a second blood meal for females and control of the number of times animals are used for blood meals. Currently, our colony is at F22 generation. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/23832-9 - Aspectos biológicos de Nyssomyia neivai (Diptera: Psychodidae) e aprimoramento das técnicas de colonização em laboratório
• Beneficiário: Mara Cristina Pinto
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular