The Tsetse-fly : killer or conservator?

Date

1972

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Fosbrooke

Abstract

The Tseste-flies of which there are 22 species, are bloodsucking, disease disseminating flies belonging to the genus Glossina. According to minor anatomical differences or ecological preferences they are divided into three grups: the fusca, the palhalis and the morsitans types, inhabiting the thick forests, lakesides or dry bushveld respectively. together they rule over more than half the continent of Africa not covered by deserts. they kill many people and livestock's, lay waste vast, potentially productive areas, and retard the expansion of the farming industry but they may also be conserving wildlife

Description

Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr Wilbert Chagula Library, (EAF FOS K83.T7)

Keywords

Tsetse flies

Citation

Kolbe, F. F. (1972) The Tsetse-fly : killer or conservator?

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