Development of Hydrotaea aenescens (Diptera: Muscidae) in manure of unweaned dairy calves and lactating cows.
In laboratory studies performed in the United States and Hungary, the dump fly Hydrotaea aenescens (Wiedemann) was reared successfully in manure of 1- to 8-wk-old dairy calves, and in manure from adult lactating dairy cows. Survival in manure collected from 1-wk-old calves was poor (7.2%), better in manure collected from 2- and 3-wk-old calves (53.5%), and best in manure collected from 4- to 8-wk-old calves (71.4%). Survival in cow manure was slightly lower (47.4%) than that in calf manure. Reasons for different rates of development in the United States and in Hungary, and by calf age are discussed as are implications for biological control.
Hogsette
Jerome A
JA
Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology, USDA-ARS, Gainesville, FL 32604, USA.
Farkas
Róbert
R
Coler
Reginald R
RR
D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D007774:Lactation; D007814:Larva / Q000254:growth & development; D008372:Manure; D009117:Muscidae / Q000254:growth & development*; D011679:Pupa / Q000254:growth & development
D008372:Manure