PHYSICS OF MOSQUITO VISION - AN OVERVIEW

Important information for the location by mosquitoes of a wide range o f resources is provided by the visual perception of objects and the en vironment. Behavior of mosquitoes in the location of these resources h as been well studied, yet relatively little has been reported on the p hysical parameters pertaining to mosquito vision. An understanding of physics relating to vision aids in an appreciation of the importance o f morphology and physiology and ambient light conditions in mosquito v ision.