Publication Date:
2018-03-12
Description:
The grape weevil, Naupactus xanthographus Germar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a polyphagous insect native to southern South America that causes considerable damage in grape and other fruit species. In this study, the morphology and ultrastructure of the antennae and the antennal sensilla of N. xanthographus were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The antennae consist of a scape, a pedicel, a funicle, and a zone called the “club,” which are all formed by a total of 12 antennomers. Different types of sensilla were observed: sensilla trichoidea, sensilla chaetica type 1 and 2, sensilla basiconica, and sensilla rod-like. No sexual dimorphism was observed. The possible functions of the sensilla are discussed in relation to their morphology and ultrastructure. Description of shape and length of the antenna, and number, type, distribution, and ultrastructure of sensory sensilla. Five types of sensilla on male and female antennae, no sex-specific differences. Antennae possess chemo- and mechanoreceptor functions.
Print ISSN:
1059-910X
Electronic ISSN:
1097-0029
Topics:
Natural Sciences in General
