Abstract
Scanning electron microscopy documentation of first instar Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy, Phormia regina (Meigen) and Lucilia illustris (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is presented for the first time, and the following morphological structures are documented: pseudocephalon; antenna; maxillary palpus; facial mask; labial lobe; thoracic and abdominal spinulation; spiracular field; posterior spiracles, and anal pad. Light microscopy documentation and illustrations are provided for the cephaloskeleton in lateral and ventral views. New diagnostic features are revealed in the configuration of the facial mask, cephaloskeleton and posterior spiracles. The first instar morphology of C. vicina, Ph. regina and L. illustris is discussed in the light of existing knowledge about early instars of blowflies.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Medical and Veterinary Entomology |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 16-25 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISSN | 0269-283X |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- Blowflies
- Calliphora vicina
- Calliphoridae
- First instar
- Larva
- Lucilia illustris
- Morphology
- Phormia regina
- Scanning electron microscopy