Prevalence of Cuterebra sp. (Diptera: Cuterebridae) on Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in Tennessee

Authors

R. D. Applegate, Tennessee Wildlife Resources AgencyFollow
E. L. Warr, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Abstract

A total of 26,368 eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) were examined for presence of Cuterebra sp. in Tennessee. During a 15-year period, Cuterebra sp. prevalence was 2.1%, which was lower than reported in other southern states. The highest prevalence of Cuterebra infestation was in eastern Tennessee (7.9%) and the lowest in western Tennessee (0.9%).

Recommended Citation

Applegate, R. D. and Warr, E. L. (2009) "Prevalence of Cuterebra sp. (Diptera: Cuterebridae) on Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in Tennessee," Midsouth Entomologist: Vol. 2: No. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/midsouthent/vol2/iss2/2