Comparative Morphology of the Mouthparts in Three Predatory Stink Bugs (Heteroptera: Asopinae) Reveals Feeding Specialization of Stylets and Sensilla
Mouthpart structures were observed in three species of Asopinae using scanning electron microscopy to investigate their morphological disparity. The examined species attack mainly slow-moving, soft-bodied insects, primarily larval forms of the Lepidoptera, and are the natural enemies of many pests....
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Acceso en liña: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/762 |