Ecology of the biting midge Leptoconops albiventris in French Polynesia. I. Biting cycle and influence of climatic factors

Abstract. The diurnal biting cycle of Leptoconops albiventris de Meijere (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) is described from beaches of Nuku-Hiva, French Polynesia. Biting activity increased during the morning, diminished during the afternoon and was sufficiently intense to constitute a nuisance throughout the whole day. Correspondence Analysis indicated that climatic factors influenced biting activity. Activity was initiated by and positively associated with sunshine, whereas high temperatures, increased wind speed and rainfall were factors limiting activity. Decreased density of females during the dry season and their low capacity for dispersal were considered potentially advantageous with respect to control.     

昆明市郊采获毛蠓二新种（双翅目：蠓科）

本文报道作者于1995年在昆明市郊采获蠓科毛蠓属二新种，分别命名为昆明毛蠓Dasyheleakunmingensissp.nov.,和南竹毛蠓Dasyheleanandinasp.nov，并作了特征描述和绘图。