Article
Microgeographic and temporal genetic variation in populations of the bluetongue virus vector Culicoides variipennis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).
Journal of medical entomology - 1 May 1992
Tabachnick W J
Abstract excerpt
Seven Colorado populations of the bluetongue virus vector Culicoides varipennis (Coquillett) were analyzed for genetic variation at 19-21 isozyme loci. Permanent populations, which overwinter as larvae, showed little temporal genetic change at 19 loci. PGD and MDH showed seasonal changes in gene frequencies, attributable to selection at two permanent populations. Two temporary populations showed low...
Topics
- Animals
- Bluetongue
- Ceratopogonidae
- Colorado
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Variation
- Insect Vectors
- Seasons
