The pathogenicity of Neoaplectana carpocapsae to blackfly larvae

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Abstract

Laboratory assays indicated that infective-stage juveniles of Neoaplectana carpocapsae are highly pathogenic to Simulium spp. larvae. Instar susceptibility increased with larval size, with early instars being nonsusceptible. High rates of mortality (75 – 100%) were achieved in assays against late instars. These results indicate that N. carpocapsae may have potential value as a blackfly biocontrol agent.

Published by permission of the Director, New York State Museum, State Education Department, Journal Series No. 289.

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