External Morphology of the Female Genitalia of Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Lixinae): A Scanning Electron Microscope Study

Authors : Mahmut ERBEY, Selami CANDAN, Erhan KOÇAK

Pages : 385-391

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Publication Date : 2010-09-23

Article Type : Conference Paper

Abstract :The female genitalia of Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Coleoptera: Curculionidae); were examined by light and scanning electron microscope insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SEM);. A detailed description about it is provided. The female genitalia comprise spermatheca, genital spicule, 8 th abdominal sternite and ovipositor. The spermatheca consists of reservoir, spermathecal duct and accessory gland. It seems like a hook shape. Its surface is strongly sclerotised. The genital spicule is much shortened and the 8 th   abdominal sternite like V-shaped. The ovipositor insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(sternites); organ appears symmetrically swollen tube.  
Keywords : Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Lixus nordmanni, Female genitalia, SEM