Effects of ozone on three species of diptera

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1972 · Environ. Entomol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/1.5.608· OSTI ID:5564246

Levy, R; Chiu, Y J; Cromroy, H L

Egg, larval, pupal, and/or adult stages of Musca domestica L., Stomoxys calcitrans (L.), and Drosophila melanogaster Meigen were exposed to a high concentration of ozone for prolonged periods. Results indicated a slight inhibitory effect on egg hatch with virtually no effect on larvae or pupae. Synchronous egg hatch, larval molting, pupation, and adult emergence were observed in ozonated and unexposed groups, indicating no effect on metamorphosis. Ozone exposure in the adult stage seemed to stimulate oviposition and resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of eggs laid and a significant increase in adult populations compared with controls.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Florida, Gainesville
• OSTI ID: 5564246
• Journal Information: Environ. Entomol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Entomol.; (United States) Vol. 1:5; ISSN EVETB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

560304* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Invertebrates-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AGE DEPENDENCE
ANIMALS
ARTHROPODS
ATMOSPHERES
CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES
DIPTERA
EGGS
FERTILITY
INSECTS
INVERTEBRATES
LIFE CYCLE
METAMORPHOSIS
OZONE
PUPAE
TOXICITY