title: [Biological cycle of Aedes albopictus (Diptera, Culicidae), in the laboratory].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Parasitologia-ICB/UFMG, Belo Horizonte.
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Xavier
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Neves
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Da Silva
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes / Q000254:growth & development*; D000818:Animals; D003470:Culture Media; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008675:Metamorphosis, Biological
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media
vernacular_title: Ciclo biológico do Aedes albopictus (Diptera, Culicidae), em laboratório.