[ comparison of different membranes and blood for artificial feeding system of a stephensi]

ABSTRACT

The efficiency of artificial feeding system of mosquitoes kept in insectrium depends on its technology of designing, king of membrane and food quality. This study was conducted to find the best membrane and food regimen among three prevalent membranes [Parafilm "M", sheep intestine and chicken skin]. Numbers of attracted mosquitoes were recorded in one hour of exposure as a measure of comparisons. The experiment was conducted in constant circumstances of insectrium [temperature 28+2C and relative humidity 70%+ 10%]. Each experiment contained three replicates a lot of 20 non-blood_fed[sugar fed] 4-5 days old Anopheles stephensi. In statistical of the results of comparing membranes there was not any significant difference between the mean [P=0.07]. However, statistical analysis of the results of comparing bloods revealed that the difference between the means is meaningful. Considering the obtained results and the experiments "M" as an applicable membrane and sheep defibrinate blood as a suitable food regimen is recommended for artificial feeding of an, stephensi