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Relative humidity in the breeding sites of Glossina morsitans Westw. in northern Botswana

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

P. R. Atkinson
P. R. Atkinson
Affiliation:
Tselse Fly Control Department, Maun, Botswana
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Humidity measurements in air spaces in the soil of Glossina morsitans Westw. breeding sites during the hot-dry season in northern Bostwana proved that ground holes were significantly more humid than tree holes, fallen logs or leaves. Site humidity decreased between September and October but did not differ significantly between riverine and mopane woodlands. Pupal mortality data demonstrated an apparent advantage in the dry season shift of breeding to holes. The evidence is only circumstantial that humidity is involved in site selection.

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Research Paper
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 61 , Issue 2 , November 1971 , pp. 241 - 246
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1971

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