A morphometric comparison of aphid mummies containing diapausing vs. non-diapausing larvae of Aphidius rhopalosiphi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Aphidiinae)

Autor: Jean Michel Rabasse, Jean Pierre Nénon, Liliane Krespi, Charles A. Dedryver
Rok vydání: 1994
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Zdroj: Bulletin of Entomological Research. 84:45-50
ISSN: 1475-2670
0007-4853
DOI: 10.1017/s0007485300032211
Popis: The morphology and ultrastructure of aphid mummies formed by diapausing and non-diapausing larvae of Aphidius rhopalosiphi De Stefani Perez, are described. Two types of silk thread were present in both types of cocoons: well-structured rounded threads, and flat threads which form a gum coating. Differences in thecocoon weight were observed depending on parasitoid development. A morphometric characterization of the two groups of mummies is given.
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