Oviposition behavior and microstructure of the eggs of Simulium dinellii (Joan) (Diptera: Simuliidae)

Little is known about the oviposition habits and egg structure of Neotropical members of the Simuliidae family. The oviposition behavior of Simulium dinellii (Joan) was observed near at Otún Quimbaya, Colombia. Small groups of females hovered about 2 cm above the water surface to oviposit. Some of t...