A Possible Larva of Lepicerus inaequalis Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Myxophaga: Lepiceridae) from Panama

Zootaxa. 2013:3701:393-400. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.3701.3.8.

Abstract

A larva is described which is presumed to be that of Lepicerus inaequalis Motschulsky based on several probable first instars and one later instar collected a few miles from and in a similar habitat to adult specimens of this species. The association is additionally based on several features also occurring in other known myxophagan larvae. A key is provided comparing these larvae with those of the other three families of Myxophaga.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Coleoptera / anatomy & histology*
  • Coleoptera / classification*
  • Coleoptera / growth & development
  • Ecosystem
  • Larva / anatomy & histology
  • Larva / classification
  • Larva / growth & development
  • Panama