Corixidae (Hemiptera) as predators: Rearing on frozen brine shrimp

Authors

  • A. Jansson Department of Zoology University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.
  • G. G. E. Scudder Department of Zoology University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.

Keywords:

Corixidae, Hemiptera

Abstract

Many Corixidae are predaceous. In the laboratory they can be reared on frozen brine shrimp. Feeding seems not to occur when temperatures are as low as 5C.

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2019-08-28

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Vol. 69 (1972): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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