Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia

A study on the prevalence of Cyclorrhaphan Diptera species was carried out in a Red Jungle Fowl Farm, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia. Trappings were done twice a day, in the morning and evening, using hand nets and baited traps over a duration of 7 days. Chicken intestines were used as bait to attract...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim, Nor Hidayah, Babjee, Shaik Mohamed Amin, Kumar Sharma, Reuben Sunil
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/26832/1/PROCEEDING%2047.pdf
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Babjee, Shaik Mohamed Amin
Kumar Sharma, Reuben Sunil
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description A study on the prevalence of Cyclorrhaphan Diptera species was carried out in a Red Jungle Fowl Farm, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia. Trappings were done twice a day, in the morning and evening, using hand nets and baited traps over a duration of 7 days. Chicken intestines were used as bait to attract the flies. The mean temperature and relative humidity during the period of sample collection were recorded. The flies were counted and the identification of species was based on standard taxonomic keys. Eleven species of flies were detected on the farm, representing eight genera; Chrysomya megacephala, Chrysomya rufifacies, Lucilia cuprina, Hemipyrellia liqurriens, Musca domestica, Musca sorbens, Musca ventrosa, Parasacrophaga, Boettcherisca, Seniorwhitea princeps and Chrysomela cf. aenea. The most prevalent fly species was Chrysomya megacephala, accounting for 80% of the total catch, followed by Musca domestica (5.15%). The other species were present in less than 5% of the catch. There was no significant correlation between temperature and the active fly population (r=-0.324, n=14, p=0.258). Similarly, the relative humidity did not have a significant effect on the number of flies on the farm (r=0.257, n=14, p=0.376). The number of female flies on the farm was high, comprising 64.42% of the total fly population. Certain species of flies displayed temporal activity. Chrysomyza cf. aenea and Seniorwhitea princeps were active in the morning, while Boetcherisca sp. was only encountered in the evening. The correct identification of the fly species, and knowledge on their temporal distribution and sex ratios, are important in order to ensure that control measures can be carried out in a more effective manner.
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spelling upm.eprints-268322016-08-10T08:48:50Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/26832/ Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia Ibrahim, Nor Hidayah Babjee, Shaik Mohamed Amin Kumar Sharma, Reuben Sunil A study on the prevalence of Cyclorrhaphan Diptera species was carried out in a Red Jungle Fowl Farm, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia. Trappings were done twice a day, in the morning and evening, using hand nets and baited traps over a duration of 7 days. Chicken intestines were used as bait to attract the flies. The mean temperature and relative humidity during the period of sample collection were recorded. The flies were counted and the identification of species was based on standard taxonomic keys. Eleven species of flies were detected on the farm, representing eight genera; Chrysomya megacephala, Chrysomya rufifacies, Lucilia cuprina, Hemipyrellia liqurriens, Musca domestica, Musca sorbens, Musca ventrosa, Parasacrophaga, Boettcherisca, Seniorwhitea princeps and Chrysomela cf. aenea. The most prevalent fly species was Chrysomya megacephala, accounting for 80% of the total catch, followed by Musca domestica (5.15%). The other species were present in less than 5% of the catch. There was no significant correlation between temperature and the active fly population (r=-0.324, n=14, p=0.258). Similarly, the relative humidity did not have a significant effect on the number of flies on the farm (r=0.257, n=14, p=0.376). The number of female flies on the farm was high, comprising 64.42% of the total fly population. Certain species of flies displayed temporal activity. Chrysomyza cf. aenea and Seniorwhitea princeps were active in the morning, while Boetcherisca sp. was only encountered in the evening. The correct identification of the fly species, and knowledge on their temporal distribution and sex ratios, are important in order to ensure that control measures can be carried out in a more effective manner. 2012 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/26832/1/PROCEEDING%2047.pdf Ibrahim, Nor Hidayah and Babjee, Shaik Mohamed Amin and Kumar Sharma, Reuben Sunil (2012) Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia. In: 7th Seminar in Veterinary Sciences, 27 Feb.-2 Mar. 2012, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia. (p. 107).
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title Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia
title_full Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia
title_fullStr Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia
title_short Common species of Cyclorraphan Diptera in a Red Junglefowl Farm, Selangor, Malaysia
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