Description of the reduced mouth parts of Coleophora micronotella Toll (Lepidoptera, Coleophoridae), with a new synonym

The reduced mouth parts of Coleophora micronotella Toll (Coleophoridae) are described and illustrated. The proboscis is lacking, but rudimentary maxillary and labial palpi are present. The mouth parts of C. micronotella are compared with those of other species of Coleophora, including some others wi...

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Main Authors: Bernard Landry, Giorgio Baldizzone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2014-06-01
Series:Nota Lepidopterologica
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