| Bionomics of two forensically important blowfly species Chrysomya megacephala and Chrysomya putoria (Diptera: Calliphoridae) reared on four types of diet. | |
| | |
MedLine Citation:
|
PMID: 21489729 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
|
The use of heterogeneous animal tissues for the rearing of necrophagous insect species can produce uneven biological data, which can compromise the determination of larval age and, consequently, estimates for post-mortem intervals. We investigated the development of two species, Chrysomya megacephala and Chrysomya putoria (Diptera: Calliphoridae), reared on four substrates: minced beef (control) and semi-synthetic diets with the addition of sardine, rumen or chicken eggs. No differences in total developmental times were detected among larvae reared on different diets. Length and width of larvae were partially affected by the type of food. Third instar larvae and pupae of both species were heavier on beef treatment when compared with other substrates. Overall mortality was lower when beef was used as food. Longevity of adults and sex ratio were not negatively affected by the use of diets. Egg-based diet was the least effective for both species. Given the fact that several bionomical parameters of larvae reared on diets were close to those obtained when minced beef was offered, and considering the putrid odour, frequency of contamination and lack of homogeneity of animal tissue, semi-synthetic diets can be used for rearing C. megacephala and C. putoria. |
| | |
Authors:
|
Kaynara C N Rabêlo; Patrícia J Thyssen; Roberta L Salgado; Manuela S C Araújo; Simao D Vasconcelos |
Related Documents
:
|
19707219 - A 3 years follow-up of a mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil is associated with... 7202199 - Growth, heart weight, cardiac lipid, and pathology of chickens fed soybean oil or oil e... 718739 - Cholesterol vehicle in experimental atherosclerosis. part 16. effect of peanut oil on p... 10867729 - Effects of parenteral infusion with medium-chain triglycerides and safflower oil emulsi... 8247419 - Dietary fatty acids and protection against experimental cardiac arrhythmias in rats. 20416789 - Physical and sensory characteristics of pork sausages from enzymatically modified blend... 6890099 - Effect of dietary polyunsaturated phospholipid on the chemical composition of serum lip... 19626639 - Nutrition impact symptoms: key determinants of reduced dietary intake, weight loss, and... 21395749 - Reproductive performance in mice selected for divergence in body fat content. |
Publication Detail:
|
Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-4-11 |
Journal Detail:
|
Title: Forensic science international Volume: - ISSN: 1872-6283 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
Date Detail:
|
Created Date: 2011-4-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
|
Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: - |
Other Details:
|
Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
Copyright Information:
|
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
|
Department of Zoology, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, Recife, 50.670-420, Pernambuco, Brazil. |
Export Citation:
|
APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex |
| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
|
|
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: EMAS position statement: Managing menopausal women with a personal or family history of VTE.
Next Document: Musculoskeletal stress marker (MSM) differences in the modern American upper limb and pectoral girdl...