ISSN:
1573-0832
Keywords:
Entomophthorosis
;
Tipula caloptera
;
Entomophthora sepulchralis
;
Musca domestica
;
Phormia regina
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Entomophthora sepulchralis was found parasitizing a large banded winged crane fly Tipula (Yamatotipula) caloptera in upstate New York. The only previous account of this fungus appears to be Thaxter's original description of the species in 1888. Muscoid flies Phormia regina and Musca domestica were susceptible to infection, death occurring 5 to 8 days after exposure to conidia. It is suggested that secondary rather than primary conidia may be the principal infective form. The sizes of primary conidia from the natural host and from the experimental hosts were quite similar. The host range of the fungus is probably limited by ecological rather than physiological factors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00443027
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