| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2006 |
| Authors: | C. R. Gonzalez |
| Journal: | Acta Entomologica Chilena |
| Volume: | 30 |
| Pagination: | 21-24 |
| Type of Article: | Article |
| ISBN Number: | 0716-5072 |
| Keywords: | Appendages, Diet, dietary inferences] [Food plants / / ]., General morphology, Mycteromyia conica (Tabanidae)., Mycteromyia conica [Mouthparts / / Female morphology, Nutrition, SEM study & |
| Abstract: | Mouthparts of female of Mycteromyia conica (Bigot) were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and their structures are herein described. There are absence of mandibles. The laciniae has no sclerotized teeth. The labrum without micropilosity ventral surface very convex, The hypopharynx very thin and with long micropilosity. The morphology of mouthparts show that M. conica (Bigot) is a nectarophagous species. |
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