title: Evaluation of readmission ink as a marker for dispersal studies with the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis.
abstract: In this text we present a new marking dye, readmission ink, Blak-Ray, for the purpose of insect movement studies. The dye was tested in a controlled experiment with Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in anticipation of a long distance movement study planned for the following year with the same species. 700 individuals of both sexes were marked with the dye and placed in holding containers. Both the percentage of mortality and the ease of dye detection were monitored throughout a five-week period. Results showed minimal fly mortality and exceptional ease of dye detection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-5255, USA. kgdirt@aol.com
authors.forename: Karen M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Froerer
authors.forename: Steven L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Peck
authors.forename: Grant T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: McQuate
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004772:Entomology / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000633:toxicity*; D008297:Male; D011157:Population Dynamics; D033621:Tephritidae
chemical_list: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes