Morphology, taxonomy, and biology of larval Scarabaeoidea,

Hayes, Wm. P.

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“…Nesting behavior, similar to that of A. bolboceridus , has previously been observed for several other Melolonthidae subfamilies (King 1984; Kuniata and Young 1992; Santos 1992; Rodrigues et al 2008a). Species that lay eggs in soil usually build oviposition chambers using a sticky secretion from the colleterial glands (Hayes 1929). …”

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“…The presence of a larval phase that is longer than the other stages appears to be a common feature in most Scarabaeoidea (Hayes 1929; see Silva and Loeck 1996 for an extreme example). A. bolboceridus larvae were found moving freely in the soil and did not construct permanent galleries, as has been observed for other Dynastinae (Silva and Loeck 1996; Gassen 2000).…”

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Field Biology of the BeetleAegopsis bolboceridusin Brazil, with a List of Host Plants

Oliveira

Frizzas

2013

Journal of Insect Science

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The white grub, Aegopsis bolboceridus (Thomson) (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae), is an important vegetable and corn pest in central Brazil. The objective of this study was to examine the biology of A. bolboceridus in the field and to update the list of its host plants. The study was conducted in an area with vegetable crops and corn located in the Federal District of Brazil. Samplings were taken to observe the biological stages of A. bolboceridus, preferred oviposition sites, and the adult swarming period. A. bolboceridus exhibited a univoltine cycle that lasted approximately 12 months from egg to active adults. Its eggs were found from October to November. The larval stage lasted approximately eight months, occurring between October and May. Pre-pupae were observed between April and June, and pupae were found between May and July. Inactive adults were observed in July and August, and the swarming period was between September and October. The females preferred to oviposit in sites with taller plants. Four new plant species were identified as hosts for this pest, and two new locations were recorded for its occurrence. This study is the first to describe the biology of a representative of the tribe Agaocephalini in Brazil.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Field Biology of the BeetleAegopsis bolboceridusin Brazil, with a List of Host Plants

Oliveira

Frizzas

2013

Journal of Insect Science

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“…The terminology for larval description follows Hayes (1929), Böving (1936) and Ritcher (1966). Antennomeres I–IV were abbreviated in the description with ‘an I’ – ‘an IV’.…”

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Immature stages of giants: morphology and growth characteristics of Goliathus Lamarck, 1801 larvae indicate a predatory way of life (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae)

Vendl¹,

Šípek²

2016

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The third larval instar of Goliathus goliatus (Drury, 1770), Goliathus orientalis Moser, 1909 and Goliathus albosignatus Boheman, 1857 are described and illustrated for the first time and compared with the immature stages of other Cetoniinae. Larval development of Goliathus goliatus is investigated under laboratory conditions, with particular emphasis on food requirements. These results support the obligatory requirement of proteins in the larval diet. The association between larval morphological traits (e. g., the shape of the mandibles and pretarsus, presence of well-developed stemmata) and larval biology is discussed. Based on observations and the data from captive breeds it is concluded that a possible shift from pure saprophagy to an obligatory predaceous way of larval life occurred within the larvae of this genus, which may explain why these beetles achieve such an enormous size.

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“…Th e material is deposited in the collections of Charles University in Prague. Th e morphological terminology used in the present study is adopted from Hayes (1929), Böving (1936), Ritcher (1966), Sawada (1991) and Micó et al (2001). Hair-like setae were classifi ed according to their relative size into four groups: long, medium long, short, minute (fi gs 12a-d).…”

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Description of the larvae ofDicronocephalus wallichi bourgoiniColeoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) with observations on nesting behavior and life cycle of twoDicronocephalusspecies under laboratory conditions

Šípek

Král

Jahn³

2008

Annales de la Société entomologique de France (N.S.)

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Larva of the fruit beetle Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini Pouillaude 1914 is described and illustrated. The following unique morphological characters within Cetoniinae are discussed: shape of claw, spindle-shaped last antennomera, general body shape. The presence of metathoracic eggbursters in the fi rst instar larva has been found. Its signifi cance for distinguishing the fi rst instar larvae of Cetoniinae is discussed. The nesting behaviours of D. wallichi bourgoini and D. adamsi (Pascoe 1863) are described. The course of the life cycle of both species under laboratory condition is presented and discussed. Résumé. Description des larves deDicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini (Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae : Cetoniinae) avec des observations sur les la nidifi cation et sur le cycle biologique de deux espèces de Dicronocephalus en conditions de laboratoire. La larve de Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini Pouillaude 1914 est décrite et illustrée. Les caractères suivants sont uniques parmi les Cetoniinae et sont discutés : forme des griffes, dernier antennomère fusiforme, forme générale du corps. On note la présence de dents d'éclosion sur le métathorax. La signifi cation de ce caractère pour distinguer le premier stade larvaire des Cetoniidae est discutée. Les comportements de nidifi cation de D. wallichi bourgoini et D. adamsi (Pascoe 1863) sont décrits. Le déroulement du cycle de vie de ces deux espèces en conditions de laboratoire est présenté et discuté.

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Morphology, taxonomy, and biology of larval Scarabaeoidea,

Cited by 24 publications

References 6 publications

Field Biology of the BeetleAegopsis bolboceridusin Brazil, with a List of Host Plants

Field Biology of the BeetleAegopsis bolboceridusin Brazil, with a List of Host Plants

Immature stages of giants: morphology and growth characteristics of Goliathus Lamarck, 1801 larvae indicate a predatory way of life (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae)

Description of the larvae ofDicronocephalus wallichi bourgoiniColeoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) with observations on nesting behavior and life cycle of twoDicronocephalusspecies under laboratory conditions

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