Acta Entomologica Sinica (2006) 49, 1054-1059

Wen-Xia Dong and Zhong-Ning Zhang (2006)
[Antennal sensilla of Microplitis mediator observed with scanning electron microscope]
Acta Entomologica Sinica 49 (6), 1054-1059
Abstract: The antennal sensory sensilla of the parasitoid, Microplitis mediator (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) were observed with scanning electron microscopy. Six distinct types of sense receptors were observed, including sensilla trichodea, sensilla placodea, sensilla basiconica, sensilla chaetica, sensilla coeleoconica, and sensilla campaniformia. Two forms of sensilla trichodea and four forms of sensilla basiconica were found. Sensilla campaniformia were only found on female antennae, while sensilla basiconicaIII and IV only on male antennae. Their functions were discussed in reference to their morphology, distribution, and the electroantennogram responses of the parasitoid previously reported.
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(original language: Chinese)
Database assignments for author(s): Zhong-Ning Zhang

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Microplitis mediator (parasitoid)