Kadej M. (2012). Detailed description of the morphology of the last instar larva of Trogoderma megatomoides Reitter, 1881 (Dermestidae: Megatominae: Megatomini) with comparison to related species. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 85(1): 5-13.

Author(s)Kadej, M.
Title
Detailed description of the morphology of the last instar larva of Trogoderma megatomoides Reitter, 1881 (Dermestidae: Megatominae: Megatomini) with comparison to related species
Journal TitleJournal of the Kansas Entomological Society
Volume85
Issue1
Page(s)5-13
DateJanuary 2012
Keywords
Abstract
A description of the last larval instar (based on the exuvium) of Trogoderma megatomoides Reitter, 1881 (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) is presented. New morphological characters of T. megatomoides larvae such as general morphology of antenna, epipharynx, mandibula, maxilla, ligula with labial palpi, hastisetae, legs, terga and condition of antecostal suture are documented and discussed. General morphological differences among mature larvae of the following Trogoderma species are compared and summarized: T. anthrenoides (Sharp, 1902), T. glabrum (Herbst, 1783), T. grassmani Beai, 1954, T. inclusum LeConte, 1854, T. ornatum (Say, 1825), T. simplex Jayne, 1882, T. sternale sternale Jayne, 1882, T. megatomoides Reitter, 1881, T. variabile Ballion, 1878.
Document TypeJournal Article
Citation KeyKadej2012b

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Associated Taxa (1)

Taxon NameCited As (Verbatim)RelationshipStatusPage / Notes
Trogoderma quinquefasciatum Trogoderma megatomoides
Immature / Larva
accepted
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