Mite parasitism of mosquitoes in central Wyoming

Authors

Margo Frost Spurrier, Casper-Natrona County Health Department, Casper, Wyoming

Abstract

Parasitic larval mites including Thyasides sphagnorum were collected from mosquitoes captured in New Jersey light traps over a period of 6 yr and from landings during 1 collecting season in Natrona County, Wyoming. Overall mite prevalence on mosquitoes was 0.42% and abundance was 0.76%. Prevalence on Aedes dorsalis was significantly greater than on other host species. Comparison of light trap data and landing data suggests that parasitized mosquitoes may seek blood meals more frequently than non-parasitized mosquitoes.

Recommended Citation

Spurrier, Margo Frost (1998) "Mite parasitism of mosquitoes in central Wyoming," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 58: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol58/iss2/5