The dispersal of Culicoides mississippiensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in a salt marsh near Yankeetown, Florida.
Of the estimated 40,000 Culicoides mississipiensis adults released, 567 (approximately 1.5%) were recovered over two, 4-day periods. Individuals traveled a mean distance of 2 km following the first release and 2.2 km after the second release. Their movement did not appear to be aided by wind. One specimen was recovered 3.2 km from the release point in 24-h.
D000818:Animals; D002519:Ceratopogonidae; D005260:Female; D005426:Flight, Animal; D005431:Florida; D008124:Locomotion; D008297:Male; D012623:Seawater; D014919:Wind