Scanning electron microscopy of larval instars and imago of Oestrus caucasicus (Grunin, 1948) (Diptera: Oestridae)

Oestrus caucasicus (Grunin, 1948) is a larval parasite of the nasal cavities of Capra caucasica, Capra ibex and Capra pyrenaica. This study is the first description of the parasite using scanning electron microscopy. The first larval instar shows minor differences with Oestrus ovis. The second larva...

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Main Authors: Guitton C., Perez J.M., Dorchies P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2001-06-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2001082155