[Biological cycle of Aedes albopictus (Diptera, Culicidae), in the laboratory].
Twelve colonies of Aedes albopictus were maintained at laboratory conditions, with the following results: Insectary conditions--Air humidity: 90-95%; Temperature: 25 degrees C; Blood source: human; Breeding places: Plastic glass or bamboo; Number eggs per female: 36.37; Incubation time: 1 to 6 days; Larval period: 4 to 9 days; Pupal period: 1 to 5 days; Adults life span: females--30.8 days and males--26.6 days.
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Departamento de Parasitologia-ICB/UFMG, Belo Horizonte.
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D000330:Aedes / Q000254:growth & development*; D000818:Animals; D003470:Culture Media; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008675:Metamorphosis, Biological
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Ciclo biológico do Aedes albopictus (Diptera, Culicidae), em laboratório.