METHODS FOR STUDYING FORCIPOMYIA MIDGES, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CACAO-POLLINATING SPECIES (DIPTERA, CERATOPOGONIDAE)

1 February 1959

journal article
Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Zoology

Vol. 37 (1) , 33-51
https://doi.org/10.1139/z59-005

Abstract

The known pollinators of cacao are shown to belong to the subgenera Proforcipomyia and Thyridomyia of the genus Forcipomyia. Characters are presented for the recognition of larvae, pupae, and adults of members of these groups. The breeding grounds are reported for four potential pollinating species, which are described and figured in all stages. Methods of collecting, rearing, and studying these insects are given, including rearing on artificial cultures.

Keywords

CERATOPOGONIDAE
STUDYING FORCIPOMYIA
CACAO POLLINATING
POLLINATING SPECIES
FORCIPOMYIA MIDGES
SPECIAL REFERENCE
DIPTERA

This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:

REVISION OF THE GENUS FORCIPOMYIA BASED ON CHARACTERS OF ALL STAGES (DIPTERA, CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Canadian Journal of Zoology, 1956