Sexual Dimorphism and Ultrastructure of Coraliomela brunnea (Thunberg, 1821) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Sexual Dimorphism and Ultrastructure of Coraliomela brunnea (Thunberg, 1821) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

This study analyzed the morphological characteristics of C. brunnea adults that allow for sexual differentiation. Sensilla trichodea, spatulate setae and lanceolate setae were found on the antennae, tarsi and tibiae apex, respectively, with no difference between sexes. Females of C. brunnea have a l...

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Published in:Neotropical entomology 2024-12, Vol.54 (1), p.11
Main Authors: de Andrade, Anderson Bruno Anacleto, dos Santos, César Gonçalves, dos Santos, Jakeline Maria, Guzzo, Elio Cesar, de Freitas, Jeniffer Mclaine Duarte, de Freitas, Johnnatan Duarte, Goulart, Henrique Fonseca, Santana, Antônio Euzébio Goulart
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Animals
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Coleoptera - anatomy & histology
Entomology
Female
Life Sciences
Male
Scientific Notes
Sex Characteristics
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Summary:This study analyzed the morphological characteristics of C. brunnea adults that allow for sexual differentiation. Sensilla trichodea, spatulate setae and lanceolate setae were found on the antennae, tarsi and tibiae apex, respectively, with no difference between sexes. Females of C. brunnea have a longer and wider body, as well as a longer fifth urosternite compared to males. The shape of the fifth urosternite allows for sex differentiation in C. brunnea adults.
ISSN:1519-566X
1678-8052
1678-8052
DOI:10.1007/s13744-024-01232-8