Larval morphology and life history of Ascalaphus dicax Walker, 1853 (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae, Ascalaphinae)
The larvae of Ascalaphus dicax are redescribed based on specimens reared under laboratory conditions. The third instar larva of this species resembles in overall morphology the congener A. festivus, though differing in body pattern and arrangement of thoracic and abdominal setiferous processes.
Main Authors: | Ankita Gupta, Davide Badano |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University La Sapienza of Rome
2021-03-01
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Series: | Fragmenta entomologica |
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Online Access: | https://rosa.uniroma1.it/rosa02/fragmenta_entomologica/article/view/480 |
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