Larval morphology of Eophileurus chinensis (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), with discussions on their living strategies

Acta Zoologica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 19, 2025

Abstract Dynastinae are among the most diverse groups of scarab beetles, with body sizes ranging from 10 to 225 mm. People often focus on larger male beetles prominent horns, while smaller species, particularly their larvae, frequently overlooked. In this study, final‐instar larvae Eophileurus chinensis were observed and described using scanning electron microscopy. The notable for coarse punctures head capsule, paired angular processes labrum, a truncate process haptomerum, mandibles left S4 tooth subtle right one, thoracic claws flattened at apex. This unique combination traits distinguishes them all previously species. Additionally, living strategies underlying relatively small size life history briefly discussed.

Language: Английский

Ultramorphology of the third instar larvae of Miridiba trichophora (Coleoptera: Melolonthinae: Rhizotrogini)

Zoomorphology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 143(3), P. 681 - 690

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

Language: Английский