Title of article
External Morphology of the Female Genitalia of Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Lixinae): A Scanning Electron Microscope Study
Author/Authors
ERBEY, Mahmut Ahi Evran University - Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Biology, Turkey , CANDAN, Selami Gazi Üniversitesi - Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Biology, Turkey , KOÇAK, Erhan Zirai Mücadele Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü, Turkey
From page
385
To page
391
Abstract
The female genitalia of Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) were examined by light and scanning electron microscope (SEM). A detailed description about it is provided. The female genitalia comprise spermatheca, genital spicule, 8th abdominal sternite and ovipositor. The spermatheca consists of reservoir, spermathecal duct and accessory gland. It seems like a hook shape. Its surface is strongly sclerotised. The genital spicule is much shortened and the 8th abdominal sternite like V-shaped. The ovipositor (sternites) organ appears symmetrically swollen tube.
Keywords
Coleoptera , Curculionidae , Lixus nordmanni , Female genitalia , SEM
Journal title
Gazi University Journal Of Science
Journal title
Gazi University Journal Of Science
Record number
2600319
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