Abstract
Culexlarvae are well adapted to growing and developing in containers, and therefore collecting and rearing field-collectedCulexto adulthood in the laboratory is relatively straightforward. What is substantially more challenging is simulating natural conditions that encourageCulexadults to mate, blood feed, and reproduce in laboratory settings. In our experience, this is the most difficult hurdle to overcome when establishing new laboratory colonies. Here, we detail how to collectCulexeggs from the field and establish a colony in the laboratory. Successfully establishing a new colony ofCulexmosquitoes in the laboratory will allow researchers to evaluate physiologically, behaviorally, and ecologically relevant aspects of their biology and better understand and manage these important disease vectors.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Subject
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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