The male genitalia in Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Lixinae); studing by light and scanning electron microscope

Erbey M., CANDAN S., KOÇAK E.

Gazi University Journal of Science, cilt.26, sa.4, ss.509-513, 2013 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Dergi Adı: Gazi University Journal of Science
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.509-513
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aedeagus, Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Lixus nordmanni, SEM, Tegmen
  • Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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 9th 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 9th sternite is very thin and long, and its apex connected the wide plate which is convex.