Breeding sites of Culicoides pachymerus Lutz in the Magdalena River basin, Colombia
The breeding sites of Culicoides pachymerus are described for the first time in western Boyacá Province, Colombia, where this species is a public health problem. In addition to being a nuisance due to its enormous density and its high biting rates, C. pachymerus cause dermatological problems in the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
2010-03-01
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Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762010000200018 |