Influence of altitude, latitude and season of collection (Bergmann's Rule) on the dimensions of Lutzomyia intermedia (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) (diptera, psychodidae, phlebotominae)

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Carlos Brisola Marcondes²  Ana Leuch Lozovei¹  Aloisio Falqueto¹  Reginaldo P Brazil¹  Eab Galati¹  Gm Aguiar¹  Na Souza¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaFlorianópolis SC ,Brasil

关键词: altitude;    latitude;    Phlebotominae;    Lutzomyia intermedia;    Bergmann's Rule;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0074-02761999000500026

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The influence of altitude and latitude on some structure sizes of Lutzomyia intermedia was noted; several structures of insects collected in higher localities were greater, according to Bergmann's rule. This influence was more remarkable in two localities of the State of Espírito Santo, probably due to greater differences in altitude. Comparing insects from different latitudes, more differences were noted in comparisons of insects from low altitude localities than in those of material from higher altitudes. The small number of differences between insects collected in July and in December does not indicate a defined influence of season and temperature on the size of adults. The possible epidemiological implications of these variations are discussed.

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