Cuticular Morphohogy of The Anoplius viaticus (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) Collected From Different Altitudes of Kars Plateau

Authors : Mehmet Ali KIRPIK, Serdal TARHANE, Yaşar GÜLMEZ

Pages : 286-295

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Publication Date : 2017-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study we collected various samples of Anoplius viaticus (Pompilidae: Hymenoptera) from different locations found at different altitudes in Kars (1850 m), in Iğdır (1400 m) and on Allahuekber Mountains (2800 m) and photographed them under the electron microscope. We investigated and discussed the differences in cuticle and morphology of the samples taken from various altitudes. We observed that as the altitude gets higher, there is an increase in coverage of hair found on the head, antenna, thorax, and abdomen.
Keywords : Pompilidae, Anoplius viaticus, Altitude, Cuticle, Morphology, Kars Plateau

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