A simple technique for observing and collecting the saliva of tsetse flies (Diptera, Glossinidae)

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Journal Article

Journal Name

Bulletin of Entomological Research

Publication Date

1-1-1975

Abstract

Hungry tsetse flies (Glossina morsitans Westw.) are confined individually on the stretched wing membrane of a bat. Only 10–20 s after the tarsi touch the membrane, the flies probe and salivate, the main saliva flow following after penetration. The clear colourless saliva is easily collected onto a microscope slide. © 1975, Cambridge University Press. All rights reserved.

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