Rearing and Colonization of Lutzomyia evansi (Diptera: Psychodidae), a Vector of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Colombia

Rearing and Colonization of Lutzomyia evansi (Diptera: Psychodidae), a Vector of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Colombia

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The sandfly Lutzomyia evansi from a focus of visceral leishmaniasis in northern Colombia was reared and maintained under laboratory conditions for five generations.The average time for total development was 41.8 days (range = 35.

1- 49.6) NEFF N90 T66TS6RN0 61cm Induction Hob Black at 25 oC and 89-95% of relative humidity.The mean number of eggs laid was lower in laboratory bred females either in pots (13.

2 eggs/female) or vials (29.9 VIT C 500MG ORANGE eggs/female) than in wild caught females (33.4 eggs/female).

Immature mortality, mainly due to fungal and mite contamination, was higher during the first two instars than in the remaining immature stages.Adults were robust and healthy although difficult to feed on hamster or chick skin membrane.In summary, Lu.

evansi is a colonizable species but requires specific conditions.