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Stenocorus meridianus
Classification
Diagnostic Features of Larvae
- Mature larva. Very similar to those of Rhagium species. Pupa. From those of Rhagium species it may be distinguished by the following characters: Ampullae bilobed, very strongly protuberant, and bearing numerous long, stiff setae. Tarsi each with about 10 scattered, stiff setae. Ninth tergite with subcontiguous urogomphi. Egg. Length 3.4 mm; breadth 1.75 mm. Form extremely elongate, cylindrical, more or less parallel-sided, with bluntly rounded ends. Chorion extremely delicate, soft, dull, pale green, and very distinctly and finely reticulated. Adapted from Duffy (1953).
Biology and Economic Importance
- Biology and economic importance for this taxon coming soon.
Selected References to Larvae Specimens
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