Rearing and Colonization of Lutzomyia evansi (Diptera: Psychodidae), a Vector of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Colombia
The sandfly Lutzomyia evansi from a focus of visceral leishmaniasis in northern Colombia was reared SAW and maintained under laboratory conditions for five generations.The average time for total development was 41.8 days (range = 35.1- 49.6) at 25 oC and 89-95% of relative humidity.The mean number of eggs laid was lower in laboratory bred females e