Triple cage olfactometer for evaluating mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) attraction responses

被引:44
作者
Posey, KH [1 ]
Barnard, DR [1 ]
Schreck, CE [1 ]
机构
[1] USDA ARS, Ctr Med Agr & Vet Entomol, Gainesville, FL 32604 USA
关键词
mosquito; olfactometer; attractants; behavior;
D O I
10.1093/jmedent/35.3.330
中图分类号
Q96 [昆虫学];
学科分类号
摘要
A triple cage olfactometer for evaluating mosquito attraction responses is described. The olfactometer is designed for easy access for interior cleaning, has a mechanism that allows synchronous operation of the port doors on each cage, and requires 0.8 m(2) of floor space. it is constructed of clear acrylic, contains 3 test chambers in a tiered configuration, was paired removable sleeves and mosquito traps on each cage, and is equipped with a altered external air supply system that has temperature and relative humidity control.
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页码:330 / 334
页数:5
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