Comparative study of mouthparts of the female of two species of Dasybasis Macquart from Chile (Diptera: Tabanidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2005
Authors:C. R. Gonzalez, Brevis, K., Miranda, C., Sotomayor, A.
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:1058
Pagination:35-41
Date Published:Oct
Type of Article:Article
ISBN Number:1175-5326
Keywords:[Chile / / ]., Appendages, Dasybasis senilis, Dasybasis senilis (Tabanidae)., Dasybasis testaceomaculata (Tabanidae)., Dasybasis testaceomaculata [Mouthparts / /, Diet, females] [Blood diet / / ], General morphology, indications of haematophagy, Land zones, Morphology, Neotropical region, Nutrition, South America
Abstract:

Mouthparts of the female of two species representing Dasybasis Macquart were examined by scanning electron microscopy, and their structures are herein described. The morphology of mouthparts of these species suggests a haematophagous feeding habit. Females of D. senilis ( Philippi) and D. testaceomaculata ( Macquart) have mandibles with marginal teeth developed and lacinia and labrum with teeth and microteeth.

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