Studies on a New Entomophthora Attacking Calyptrate Flies

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Entomophthora kansana(Phycomycetes, Entomoph-thorales) was found in the field attacking insects representing the Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Tachinidae and Muscidae. The pathogen follows the general Entomophthora life cycle. In the host, the pathogen digested tissues in the head, thorax, and abdomen. It was also found in the legs and wing veins. Certain host tissues appeared to be more resistant to destruction by the pathogen than others. Although the fungus parasite could be carried through only 1 cycle on an artificial medium, it was used to infect large numbers of Musca domestica L. in the laboratory. The disease cycle was approximately 96 hours.

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