The Male Genitalia in Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Lixinae) Studing by Light and Scanning Electron Microscope

Authors : Mahmut ERBEY, Selami CANDAN, Erhan KOCAK

Pages : 509-513

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Publication Date : 2014-01-02

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :The male genitalia of Lixus nordmanni Hochhuth, 1847 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Curculionidae: Coleoptera); were examined by optical  and scanning electron microscope insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SEM);. A detailed description is provided. In Lixus nordmanni, the male  genitalia is annulate type, and it consists of aedeagus and 9th sternite insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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. Key Words : Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Lixus nordmanni, aedeagus, tegmen, 9th sternite, SEM
Keywords : Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Lixus nordmanni, aedeagus, tegmen, 9th sternite, SEM