Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
The lack of highly-productive Nyssorhynchus darlingi laboratory colonies limits some studies. We report the first well-established laboratory colony of Ny. darlingi in Brazil.
METHODS:
Mosquitoes were collected from Porto Velho and were reared at the Laboratory of Fiocruz/RO. After induced mating by light stimulation in the F1 to F6, the subsequent generations were free mating. Larvae were reared in distilled water and fed daily until pupation.
RESULTS:
In 11 generations, the colony produced a high number of pupae after the F5 generation.
CONCLUSIONS:
These results demonstrate the potential for permanently establishing Ny. darlingi colonies for research purposes in Brazil.
Keywords:
Nyssorhynchus darlingi; Colony establishment; Brazil; Malaria vector
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