Stomoxyine flies (Stomoxys spp.) were collected in 10 localities of Thailand using the Vavoua traps. These localities represented four major ecological settings, as follows: small local dairy farms, large industrial dairy farms, a national park, and one elephant conservation area. Three species of stable flies were identified in the following proportions: Stomoxys calcitrans (91.5%), Stomoxys indicus (7.9%), and Stomoxys sitiens (0.6%). The number of flies collected differed significantly among collection sites (χ2 = 360.15, df = 3, P < 0.05). The greatest number of stomoxyine flies was captured in dairy farms, Seasonal and daily activity of S. calcitrans was observed during a 1-yr period at two selected locations (Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand and Khao Kheow Open Zoo). S. calcitrans was more abundant during the rainy season (March–September), but was not associated with the total rainfall (r2 = 0.0002, P > 0.05). Peak of daily flight activity of males S. calcitrans was at 1000 and 1600 h, whereas females showed an increase of activity all along the day until 1600 h. A better understanding of stomoxyine fly behavior related to patterns of daily activity will facilitate and improve the efficiency of fly control measures in private and government sectors.
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Geographic Distribution of Stomoxyine Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) and Diurnal Activity of Stomoxys calcitrans in Thailand
Vithee Muenworn,
Gerard Duvallet,
Krajana Thainchum,
Siripun Tuntakom,
Somchai Tanasilchayakul,
Atchariya Prabaripai,
Pongthep Akratanakul,
Suprada Sukonthabhirom,
Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap
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Journal of Medical Entomology
Vol. 47 • No. 5
September 2010
Vol. 47 • No. 5
September 2010
distribution
seasonal and diurnal activity
Stomoxys spp
Thailand
Vavoua traps