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Notes: The average period for fixation of the nymphs was 2.4+/-0.33 h. The first and second stages, after fixation of the nymphs, lasted for 8.3+/-0.06 and 19.4+/-0.11 days, respectively, which amounted to a nymphal phase of 27.9+/-0.11 days. A total of 36 females were observed daily until the end of the cycle. The preproductive and reproductive periods lasted for 17.3+/-0.18 and 68.2+/-4.33 days, respectively. The average total number of nymphs per female was 175.5+/-10.29 and the average number of nymphs per female per day was 2.7+/-0.11. Female longevity was 100.5+/-4.51 days.