The larva of Chiron senegalensis and comments on its relationships with other Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera: Chironidae)

After a brief presentation of some historical, taxonomical and biological data on the Chironidae, the third instar larva of Chiron senegalensis Hope & Westwood, 1845 is described and illustrated on the basis of larval characteristics. The systematic position of the genus Chiron Mac Leay, 1819 wi...

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Main Authors: Jean-Bernard HUCHET, Jean-Pierre LUMARET
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2002-09-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200203-0011_The_larva_of_Chiron_senegalensis_and_comments_on_its_relationships_with_other_Scarabaeoidea_Coleoptera_Chiron.php