Synanthropic Indices and Baits Preferences of Common Non-biting Flies (Diptera: Cyclorrhapha) of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Chapter 08 | Recent Advances in Biological Research Vol. 6
Non-biting surveys in urban, rural and
forested areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigera, using rotten meat, fish, fruits and
human faeces, for collection yielded 4290 and 2474 flies from 9 families in the
wet and dry seasons, respectively. Synanthropic Indices (SI) of 15 species were
calculated for the wet season, of which 10 species were positively synanthropic
and five negatively synanthropoc to human settlements. In the dry season, the
SI of all the 9 species computed were positive for human settlements.
Significant bait preferences were shown only in the wet season by Chrysomya
albiceps (F=10.2+++; P<0.05) for rotten meat and Poecilosomella angulata
(F+9.6+++; P<0.05) for human faeces.
Author(s) Details
Dr. Ekanem, Mfon Sunday
Department of Zoology,
University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Mfonobong Okon Idiong
Department of Zoology,
University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Professor Efana James Usua
Department of Zoology,
University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
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