McGowan, A., Broderick, A.C., Deeming, J., Godley, B.J. and Hancock, E.G. (2001) Dipteran infestation of loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtle nests in northern Cyprus. Journal of Natural History, 35(4), pp. 573-581. (doi: 10.1080/00222930151098233)
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Abstract
This paper describes dipteran infestation of loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtle nests in northern Cyprus in 1996 and 1997. Insect larvae were collected from infested nests, reared to adulthood and identified to species. A minimum of 13.4% (1996) and 17.4% (1997) of loggerhead turtle nests and 3.3% and 20.7% of green turtle nests were infested in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Eleven dipteran species were found infesting turtle nests with one species (Sarcotachina aegyptiaca) being dominant. Gross estimates, utilizing the speeds of development for three species of sarcophagid showed that infestation was taking place differentially between the two turtle species. Various aspects of the effect of dipteran infestation on marine turtle nests in northern Cyprus and recommendations for future investigations are discussed.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hancock, Mr Geoff |
| Authors: | McGowan, A., Broderick, A.C., Deeming, J., Godley, B.J., and Hancock, E.G. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Natural History |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0022-2933 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1464-5262 |
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