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- Title
Morphology and biology of Malachius prolongatus (Coleoptera: Melyridae: Malachiinae).
- Authors
Makoto ASANO
- Abstract
Oviposition behaviour, early instars and adult sexual dimorphism of Malachius (Malachius) prolongatus Motschulsky, 1866 (Coleoptera: Melyridae: Malachiinae) are described. Larval morphogenesis and the timing of developmental events are compiled and compared with larval development of three malachiine species studied before. Larvae of Malachius prolongatus at the time of egg hatch exhibit the most advanced morphogenesis currently known in malachiine beetles, especially in the development of labrum, antennae, mandibular condyles, maxillary and labial palps and prolegs. However, similar to previously studied genera, they also bear thoracic egg bursters.
- Subjects
SOFT-winged flower beetles; INSECT morphology; SEXUAL dimorphism; INSECT morphogenesis; INSECT anatomy; INSECTS
- Publication
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae, 2017, Vol 57, Issue 2, p603
- ISSN
0374-1036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/aemnp-2017-0092