European Journal of Entomology
      ISSN 1210-5759 (print), 1802-8829 (online)

Eur. J. Entomol. 1997, 94(4): 567-573  

Macropterous form of Dorypteryx domestica (Psocoptera: Psyllipsocidae)

KUCEROVA Z.

The macropterous form of psocid Dorypteryx domestica (Smithers, 1958), previously only known as brachypterous, is described. The macropterous individuals were reared from brachypterous parents in a laboratory culture. Morphology of macropterous male and female and wing variation is given. Wing polymorphism in psocids is discussed.

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Keywords
Psocoptera, Dorypteryx domestica, macropterous form, wing morphology

accepted: Dec 13th, 1996    published: Oct 1st, 1997    URL: http://www.eje.cz/scripts/viewabstract.php?abstract=381


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