The distribution and biology of Austrosimulium pestilens, a serious biting-fly pest following flooding.
The distribution of A. pestilens is expanded with records from the southern Gulf of Carpentaria Rivers. The value of sampling specific adult resting sites for the assessment of host range and vector potential is recorded. The value of CO2 as an attractant and the truck trap, or modifications thereof, as a collector of A. pestilens is also demonstrated.
D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D004175:Diptera; D004372:Ducks; D004463:Ecology; D005260:Female; D005618:Fresh Water; D007303:Insect Vectors; D008297:Male; D010944:Plants