Studies on the Responses of the Female Aëdes Mosquito. Part VI.—The Attractiveness of coloured Cloths to Canadian Species

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

E-ISSN: 1475-2670|45|1|67-78

ISSN: 0007-4853

Source: Bulletin of Entomological Research, Vol.45, Iss.1, 1954-03, pp. : 67-78

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Abstract

A series of 32 cloths, including 8 flannels dyed to Munsell standard colours, seven coloured satins and 17 service fabrics, were tested for their attractiveness to northern Canadian Aëdes mosquitos, and were assessed for their reflectivity of visible and ultra-violet light.