Sexual Dimorphism and Ultrastructure of Coraliomela brunnea (Thunberg, 1821) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Autor(es)

de Andrade, Anderson Bruno Anacleto ; dos Santos, Cesar Goncalves ; dos Santos, Jakeline Maria ; Guzzo, Elio Cesar ; de Freitas, Jeniffer Mclaine Duarte ; de Freitas, Johnnatan Duarte ; Goulart, Henrique Fonseca ; Santana, Antonio Euzebio Goulart

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Neotropical Entomology; v. 54, n. 1, p. 6-pg., 2024-12-01.

Resumo

This study analyzed the morphological characteristics of C. brunnea adults that allow for sexual differentiation. Sensilla trichodea, spatulate setae and lanceolate setae were found on the antennae, tarsi and tibiae apex, respectively, with no difference between sexes. Females of C. brunnea have a longer and wider body, as well as a longer fifth urosternite compared to males. The shape of the fifth urosternite allows for sex differentiation in C. brunnea adults. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 14/50871-0 - INCT 2014: Instituto Nacional de Ciência Tecnologia de Semioquímicos na Agricultura
• Beneficiário: José Roberto Postali Parra
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático