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The pattern of sound production by the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans Westwood, 1850 (Diptera, Glossinidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2011

R. K. Saini
R. K. Saini
Affiliation:
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
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Abstract

The pattern of singing activity of Glossina morsitans morsitans was monitored in LD 12: 12. Both males and females showed a clear “U”-shaped diurnal pattern of singing activity typical of other responses in tsetse flies. The morning peak comprised more activity than the evening peak. The significance of sound production and the possible endogenous control are discussed.

Keywords

Glossinatsetse flysound productiondiurnal singing pattern
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Research Article
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International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , Volume 1 , Issue 2 , June 1981 , pp. 167 - 169
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Copyright © ICIPE 1981

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