Indian Journal of Nematology

SCOPUS
  • Year: 1987
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue: 2

Studies on Heterotylenchus xanthomelas sp. N. parasitic in musca xanthomelas wiedemann (Muscidae: Diptera)

  • Author:
  • Y. Narsi Reddy, P. Narayana Rao
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 180 to 183

Zoology Department, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007, India.

Abstract

Biology and life history of Heterotylenchus xanthomelas sp. n. (Nematoda: Allantonematidae, parasitising the pasture fly, Musca xanthomelas Wiedemann (Muscidae; Diptera) is described. Details of morphology, biology, seasonal incidence, damage caused to the host are given.

Keywords

Heterotylenchus xanthomelas, sp