Studies on Ecology of Culex martinii  Medschid (Diptera : Culicidae) in Muğla, Ortaca-Sarıgerme Region

S. Bülent ALTEN; Fatih M. ŞİMŞEK

Makale detayları

Studies on Ecology of Culex martinii Medschid (Diptera : Culicidae) in Muğla, Ortaca-Sarıgerme Region

Yazarlar:

S. Bülent ALTEN | Fatih M. ŞİMŞEK

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Zoology 1999 Vol.23 Issue EK1, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/1998

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000779522

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İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6114

pISSN:

1300-0179

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Özet:

 

In this study, site selection for oviposition purposes, effects of' different climatic factors on egg raft production, fecundity, seasonal occurrence and abundance of Culex martinii in Sarıgerme region, Muğla were studies over a period of two seasons (from August 1991 to June 1993). Each season represented a period between the date on which the first egg rafts were produced, till the date in early winter of the consecutive year on which the last egg rafts were laid. Mean monthly counts of egg rafts and number of egg per raft were made, and mean monthly climatic variables such as saturation defıcit, and water and air temperatures were recorded.  It was confirmed that C. martinii prefers shady areas for oviposition. It was established that maximum fecundity occured in September and especially October of each season, therefore, the maksimum population density was reached in autumn. The mean monthly egg raft production correlated best with mean monthly water and air  temperatures with no time lag. High correlation coefficient was shown between egg rafts production and degree-months. It was concluded that, C. martinii  is an excellent r-strategist, probably to ensure survival during adverse environmental conditions in winter.

 

In this study, site selection for oviposition purposes, effects of' different climatic factors on egg raft production, fecundity, seasonal occurrence and abundance of Culex martinii in Sarıgerme region, Muğla were studies over a period of two seasons (from August 1991 to June 1993). Each season represented a period between the date on which the first egg rafts were produced, till the date in early winter of the consecutive year on which the last egg rafts were laid. Mean monthly counts of egg rafts and number of egg per raft were made, and mean monthly climatic variables such as saturation defıcit, and water and air temperatures were recorded.  It was confirmed that C. martinii prefers shady areas for oviposition. It was established that maximum fecundity occured in September and especially October of each season, therefore, the maksimum population density was reached in autumn. The mean monthly egg raft production correlated best with mean monthly water and air  temperatures with no time lag. High correlation coefficient was shown between egg rafts production and degree-months. It was concluded that, C. martinii  is an excellent r-strategist, probably to ensure survival during adverse environmental conditions in winter.

Makale detayları

Studies on Ecology of Culex martinii Medschid (Diptera : Culicidae) in Muğla, Ortaca-Sarıgerme Region

Yazarlar:

S. Bülent ALTEN | Fatih M. ŞİMŞEK

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Zoology 1999 Vol.23 Issue EK1, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/1998

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000779522

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6114

pISSN:

1300-0179

Muğla-Ortaca

Sarıgerme region

Culex martinii

eccology

habiat selection

egg raft production

fecundity

climatic factors

Türkiye

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: S. Bülent ALTEN | Fatih M. ŞİMŞEK

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Zoology 1999 Vol.23 Issue EK1, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 11/1998

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2000779522

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6114

pISSN: 1300-0179

Sayı

Yazarlar:

S. Bülent ALTEN | Fatih M. ŞİMŞEK

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Zoology 1999 Vol.23 Issue EK1, pp.197-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/1998

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000779522

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6114

pISSN:

1300-0179