Grub-like larvae of Neuroptera (Insecta): a morphological review of the families Ithonidae and Polystoechotidae and a description of Oliarces clara

First instar larvae of Polystoechotidae sp., and first and older instar larvae of Ithone fusca Newman and Oliarces clara Banks are described; those of the latter species for the first time. The family Ithonidae is unique in Neuroptera in having grub-like C-shaped older instar larvae. Potential morph...

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Main Author: Vasily V. GREBENNIKOV
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2004-09-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200403-0008_Grub-like_larvae_of_Neuroptera_Insecta_a_morphological_review_of_the_families_Ithonidae_and_Polystoechotidae.php