Larva and pupa of Ctesias (s. str.) serra (Fabricius, 1792) with remarks on biology and economic importance, and larval comparison of co-occurring genera (Coleoptera, Dermestidae)

By

Kadej, Marcin

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2018

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

758

Pages

115-135

Subjects

exuvia , immature stage , larva , Pupa , seta , terga

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.758.24477

 

Abstract

Updated descriptions of the last larval instar (based on the larvae and exuviae) and first detailed description of the pupa of Ctesias(s. str.)serra (Fabricius, 1792) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) are presented. Several morphological characters ofC.serralarvae are documented: antenna, epipharynx, mandible, maxilla, ligula, labial palpi, spicisetae, hastisetae, terga, frons, foreleg, and condition of the antecostal suture. The paper is fully illustrated and includes some important additions to extend notes for this species available in the references. Summarised data about biology, economic importance, and distribution ofC.serraare also provided. The comparison of larval characteristics for some of the genera of Dermestidae co-occurring withCtesiasis presented. A key for identification of these genera is also provided.