Apion (Trichapion) leporinum, a new species from Kansas (Coleoptera: Apionidae)

Apion (Trichapion) leporinum n. sp. is described from specimens collected on its host, Dalea leporina (Ait.) Bullock. The larval feeding habits and parasitism of the species are discussed.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Coleopterists bulletin 1987-09, Vol.41 (3), p.237-239
Main Author: Salsbury, G.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ANATOMIA
ANATOMIE
ANATOMY
APION
Apionidae
BEHAVIOUR
BIOLOGIA
BIOLOGIE
BIOLOGY
Coleoptera
COMPORTAMIENTO
COMPORTEMENT
COMPORTEMENT ALIMENTAIRE
FEEDING HABITS
HABITOS ALIMENTARIOS
Holotypes
Host plants
Insect larvae
KANSAS
Male animals
Musical intervals
New species
PARASITISM
PARASITISME
PARASITISMO
Pupae
SISTEMA UROGENITAL
SYSTEME URO-GENITAL
TAXA
TAXON
UROGENITAL SYSTEM
Weevils
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Summary:Apion (Trichapion) leporinum n. sp. is described from specimens collected on its host, Dalea leporina (Ait.) Bullock. The larval feeding habits and parasitism of the species are discussed.
ISSN:0010-065X
1938-4394