Lizard Feeding by Leptoconops (Brachyconops) califomiensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) on Desert Sand Dunes | Zendy

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Lizard Feeding by Leptoconops (Brachyconops) califomiensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) on Desert Sand Dunes

Author(s) -

Bradley A. Mullens,

Cameron W. Barrows,

Art Borkent

Publication year - 1997

Publication title -

journal of medical entomology

Language(s) - Uncategorized

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866

H-Index - 99

eISSN - 1938-2928

pISSN - 0022-2585

DOI - 10.1093/jmedent/34.6.735

Subject(s) - biology , ceratopogonidae , sand dune stabilization , lizard , ecology , host (biology) , habitat , desert (philosophy) , zoology , philosophy , epistemology

Adult females of Leptoconops (Brachyconops) californiensis Wirth & Atchley and 1 female of Leptoconops (Holoconops) sp. near knowltoni were collected from 5 species of lizards in desert sand dune habitats in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, California, and northern Sonora, Mexico. Feeding by L. californiensis was observed on the dorsum (usually the heads) of the lizards, with up to 6 L. californiensis on a host at 1 time. The L. sp. near knowltoni appeared to be trying to feed but did not contain blood. Midges fed during calm, warm daylight periods from March through October. Reptile feeding by Ceratopogonidae is reviewed.

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