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Anopheles perplexens was collected from habitats previously unreported for this species in northern Florida. These habitats included intermittently flooded swamps, water - filled tires, and plastic oviposition cups. First - instar An. perplexens larvae were recovered from soil samples collected in an intermittently flooded swamp that were flooded in the laboratory, suggesting that An. perplexens eggs may survive in the soil during dry periods. Anopheles perplexens larvae were collected from water-filled tires and plastic oviposition cups at sites near Gainesville (AU)
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Insetos , Briozoários , Estados Unidos , Áreas Alagadas , PesquisaRESUMO
Volcanic ash from the Mount St. Helens Eruption could lead to reduced insect populations. The ash apparently scard cuticle, the insect's waxy body covering, destroying its ability to control its internal water balance, and causing it to dry up and die. The larger and most active insects are the ones hurt most