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Observation on the ultrastructure of the oral appendages of Glenea cantor Fabricius (Coleoptera: Lamiinae)
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  • yao wu,
  • Zhixin Li,
  • Liangshan Ming,
  • Zhongyan Huang,
  • Gaochuan Zhang,
  • WEN LU,
  • Hongning Liu,
  • ZISHU DONG
yao wu
Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Zhixin Li
Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Liangshan Ming
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Zhongyan Huang
Guangxi University
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Gaochuan Zhang
Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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WEN LU
Guangxi University
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Hongning Liu
Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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ZISHU DONG
Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Corresponding Author:dongzishu1668@163.com

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Abstract

We investigated the gross and ultrastructure morphology of the mandibles, labial palpus and mandibular palpus of adult male and female Glenea cantor beetles using scanning electron microscopy. There were significant differences between males and females in the gross and ultrastructure morphology of these parts. Observation of the gross morphology of the mandible, labial palpus and mandibular palpus revealed that their lengths were significantly greater in females, which is mainly related to the oviposition mechanism. In terms of the ultrastructural morphology of the mandibles, labial palpus and mandibular palpus, seven types of sensilla were found on these parts: sensilla twig basiconica (STB I, II, III, and IV), sensilla chaetica (SCh IV and V), Böhm’s bristles (Bb), sensilla placodea (SP), sensilla trichodea (ST II), sensilla plate (SP), sensilla coeloconica (SC) and sensilla campaniformia (SCa). Females have significantly more ST I and SCh III on their mandibles than males. The mechanical sensors SCh and Bb, olfactory sensor ST II, taste sensor STB IV, and carbon dioxide sensor and temperature and humidity sensors SC, SP and SCa were significantly more developed on female than male labial and maxillary palps, which also further explained the important role of the oral appendages in oviposition behavior. These results will help us further understand the host selection and oviposition behavior of adult G. cantor and promote the information-based design of pest control methods.
17 Apr 2023Submitted to Microscopy Research and Technique
21 Apr 2023Submission Checks Completed
21 Apr 2023Assigned to Editor
25 Apr 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Apr 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
05 Jun 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Major
29 Jun 20231st Revision Received
29 Jun 2023Submission Checks Completed
29 Jun 2023Assigned to Editor
29 Jun 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
05 Jul 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
26 Jul 2023Editorial Decision: Accept