Ceratopogonid midges (Diptera, Nematocera) collected from cacao flowers in Caucagua, Miranda, Venezuela

From taxonomic determinations of midges collected in cacao flowers in Miranda State, Venezuela, four species were identified. The most common species was F. spatulifera. Further studies of this species are recommended in order to determine its role and importance as a pollinator of cacao in the country

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: 120629 Soria, S. de J., 131860 Wirth, W.W., 115671 Sánchez, P.A.
Format: biblioteca
Published: 1981
Subjects:THEOBROMA CACAO, FORCIPOMYIA, CERATOPOGONIDAE, POLINIZADORES, VENEZUELA,
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