A Note on Belvosia formosa Aldrich (Diptera Tachinidae), a Parasite of Automeris janus Crans (Lepidoptera, Saturnidae)

Authors

  • Dave D. Chadee Insect Vector Control Division, P. O. Box 556, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Ashton Le Maitre Insect Vector Control Division, P. O. Box 556, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Robin C. Persad Insect Vector Control Division, P. O. Box 556, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Keywords:

Belvosia Formosa, Automeris janus Crans

Abstract

This paper records the collection of specimens of Belvosia formosa from Monos Island, Trinidad, West Indies, an island from which it has not been reported before. Moreover, this study has revealed Automeris janus Crans as an additional host of the parasite.

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Published

1982-12-31

Issue

Living World 1981-1982

Section

Articles