Chemosensilla on labella, tarsi and antennae of Chrysops fuliginosus Wied.: a preliminary electrophysiological study

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1982
Authors:A. Liscia, Angioy, A. M., Crnjar, R., Pietra, P., Stoffolano, Jr., J. G.
Journal:Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale
Volume:58
Pagination:673-677
Date Published:1982
Keywords:Chemosensilla, Chrysops fuliginosus, Massachusetts, Physiology, Sugar Feeding, Tabanidae, USA
Abstract:

Electrophysiological laboratory tests of responses to salt and sucrose by adult females of Chrysops fuliginosus Wied. from Massachusetts showed that contact chemoreceptors were located on their labella, tarsi and antennae. Each of these chemosensilla had more than 1 chemosensory unit (a least 4 in the labellar and tarsal sensilla and 3 in the antennal ones). Both salt and sucrose solutions proved to be active stimulants.

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