Simulium

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:genus
gptkbp:adultDiet nectar
gptkbp:adultFeedingType hematophagous (females)
gptkbp:antennaType filiform
gptkbp:biteEffect allergic reaction
painful bite
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color black or dark gray
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:butterfly
gptkbp:controls insecticides
biological control
larvicides
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Pierre_André_Latreille
gptkbp:describedYear 1802
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecologicalRole gptkb:entomologist
Parasite
gptkbp:family gptkb:Simuliidae
gptkbp:femaleDiet blood
gptkbp:hostedBy gptkb:livestock
birds
humans
wild mammals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Simulium
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larvalHabitat flowing water
gptkbp:larvalHostPlant filter feeder
gptkbp:larvalStage 1-6 weeks
gptkbp:lifespan few weeks
gptkbp:maleDiet nectar
gptkbp:notablePlace gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Americas
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Simulium_damnosum
gptkb:Simulium_metallicum
gptkb:Simulium_ochraceum
gptkbp:numberOfAxles membranous
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies over 1800
gptkbp:order gptkb:Diptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:pupaHabitat attached to submerged objects
gptkbp:pupalStageDuration few days
gptkbp:reproduction eggs laid on water or vegetation
gptkbp:significance vector of human disease
gptkbp:size 1-6 mm
gptkbp:subfamily gptkb:Nematocera
gptkb:Simuliinae
gptkbp:transmitsDisease onchocerciasis
gptkbp:typeSpecies gptkb:Simulium_reptans
gptkbp:vectorFor gptkb:Onchocerca_volvulus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blackfly
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5