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A Plastic Cage for Rearing Small Parasites1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

A. P. Arthur
Affiliation:
Laboratory of Entomology, Belleville, Ontario

Extract

The biologies of Zagrammosoma americanum Gir. and other small chalcid parasites are being studied at the Belleville laboratory. During these investigations a cage was required that would: (1) permit microscopic observation, with a minimum of disturbance to the insect, (2) allow ready introduction and removal of food and host material, without danger of the insects escaping, and (3) have aeration holes through which the interior could be sprayed. The description of a cage that satisfies the above requirements follows.

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Articles
Copyright
Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1954

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References

1 Contribution No. 3084, Division of Entomology, Sc~ence Servlce, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada.