Lab Colonization of Oc. japonicus (Modified by Environmental Risk Analysis Program)

Does anybody know if Ochlerotatus japonicus has been successfully
colonized?
They have just arrived in our area and our lab would like to give it a
try, but
I have heard that they are difficult.

Thanks,

Catherine Young
Center for Tropical Disease Research and Training
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
(574) 631-3241

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