The Dynamics of Blowflies of Calliphora, Lucilia and Protophormia Genera during 2003 in Northern Timisoara

Abstract

During 2003 the blowflies of Lucilia, Calliphora and Protophormia genera were monitored between April 20 and October 30. For Calliphora genus 6 population peaks were recorded. First capture was achieved on April 20, at a 12.1ºC mean air temperature, 15.9ºC mean soil temperature and 50% relative humidity, and the last one on October 21^st, at a 15.1ºC mean air temperature, 14.7ºC mean soil temperature and 84% relative humidity, respectively. For Lucilia genus 7 population peaks were recorded, with May 01^st the first capture date, and October 07 the last capture date. For Protophormia genus were also 6 population peaks recorded, as for Calliphora genus. First capture was performed on May 02^nd at a mean air temperature of 22.5ºC, a mean soil temperature of 24.3ºC and 54% relative humidity, and the last one on October 07, at a mean air temperature of 10.4ºC, a mean soil temperature of 10.8ºC and 73% relative humidity.