Title of article :
The Male Genitalia in Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Lixinae); Studing by Light and Scanning Electron Microscope
Author/Authors :
ERBEY, Mahmut Ahi Evran University - Faculty of Arts Sciences - Department of Biology , CANDAN, Selami Gazi Üniversitesi - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology , KOÇAK, Erhan Süleyman Demirel University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Biotechnology
Abstract :
The male genitalia of Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Curculionidae: Coleoptera) were examined by optical and scanning electron microscope (SEM). A detailed description is provided. In Lixus nordmanni, the male genitalia is annulate type, and it consists of aedeagus and 9^th sternite (spiculum gastrale). The aedeagus has two main parts; aedeagal tube and tegmen. The aedeagal tube is curved basally and seems long and cylindrical. It is strongly sclerotised. The 9^th sternite is very thin and long, and its apex connected the wide plate which is convex.
Keywords :
Coleoptera , Curculionidae , Lixus nordmanni , aedeagus , tegmen , 9^th sternite , SEM
Journal title :
Gazi University Journal Of Science
Journal title :
Gazi University Journal Of Science
