Morphology of the First Instar of the House Fly Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae)
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Scanning electron microscopy documentation of the first instar of Musca domestica L. is presented for the first time. The following morphological structures are documented: antenna, maxillary palpus, facial mask, spinulation, posterior spiracles, anal pad, and integumental micropores. Morphology of the first-instar larva of M. domestica is discussed in light of existing knowledge about early larval instars of Calyptrata flies.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Medical Entomology |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 594-599 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0022-2585 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
- First instar, Larva, Morphology, Musca domestica, Scanning electron microscopy
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