Mariana, AHo, T MHeah, S K2009-05-272009-05-271996-06-01Mariana A, Ho TM, Heah SK. Life-cycle, longevity and fecundity of Blomia tropicalis (Acari: Glycyphagidae) in a tropical laboratory. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1996 Jun; 27(2): 392-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/32146The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.In the present study on the life-cycle of Blomia tropicalis, freshly laid eggs were observed until they developed into adults; the development periods between stages were recorded. The eggs took an average of 22.9 +/- 6.4 days to develop to adults. For longevity experiments, newly emerged adults were kept at 25 degrees C and observed until they died. There was no significant difference in longevities of the different sexes (p = 0.053). Production of eggs by mated females were monitored until egg production stopped and the female died. Mated females and males survived an average of 32.2 +/- 15.4 and 30.9 +/- 17.7 days respectively. The difference in longevity of the mated females, and males was not significant (p = 0.747). Longevity of the mated females was found to be significantly (p < 0.05) shorter than unmated females.engAnimalsDustFemaleFertilityLarva --growth & developmentLongevityMalaysiaMaleMites --physiologyTropical MedicineJournal Article