Various insects have been monitored in the Zantiks units.
Mosquito
Behavioural resilience in mosquitoes poses a significant challenge to malaria control. Consequently, behavioural studies of adult and larval mosquitoes play an important part in understanding resistance in malaria vectors.
Tracking mosquito larvae in the Zantiks MWP unit. The vertical distribution and the distance moved was recorded simultaneously. The response to vibration stimuli was also assessed.
Ladybird
Ladybirds (Coccinellidae) in 2x 6 well plates tracked in a Zantiks AD unit
Trichogramma
These parasitic wasps are extensively used as a natural pest control for cloth and crop / food moths.
Trichogramma in C5, D3 & 5, E3, 8 & 11. Speed up x 10.
Aphid
Aphids in a choice trial. Captured at 15 frames per second.
Caterpillar
Final instar cabbage white caterpillars in a choice plate in the Zantiks LT
