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The elytra of this cockchafer beetle are readily distinguished from the transparent hindwings.. An elytron (/ ˈ ɛ l ɪ t r ɒ n /; from Ancient Greek ἔλυτρον (élutron) 'sheath, cover'; pl.: elytra, / ˈ ɛ l ɪ t r ə /) [1] [2] is a modified, hardened forewing of beetles (Coleoptera), though a few of the true bugs such as the family Schizopteridae are extremely similar; in true ...
Agonum versutum is a species of ground beetle in the Platyninae subfamily that is found in most ... Microstracture of elytron is barely visible at a magnification of ...
Nominate subspecies has following characteristics. A medium-sized beetle with a length of about 10 to 12 mm. Body black, and moderately shiny. Antenna and legs are black whereas the part of the femur is reddish. Each elytron possess two large, pale yellowish, nearly round or slightly transverse spots.
On each elytron run six longitudinal bands of small dots. Head and thorax are finely granulated. Head, thorax and legs are shiny dark green or bluish. The underside of the body is also green. The antennas are very short and end in a fan-like group of three lamellae, with which the beetle perceives fragrances. [citation needed]
There is a distinctly enlarged pale postmedian mark on elytron. Subspecies discindens has an oblong-oval, moderately convex body which is broadest distinctly behind middle. Total length is 13.1 to 16.5 mm. Pronotum with a complete dark brown to black longitudinal band in middle. [4]
Elytron is a Spain-based journal for specialists in coleopterology (the study of beetles). It was first published in 1987. It was first published in 1987. This article about a zoology journal is a stub .
Macroplea mutica is a species of leaf beetles of the subfamily Donaciinae. ... The vertex angle of elytron is extended in a triangular spine. Distribution
The larvae and adults only feed on the peripheral margins of the lower surface of the leaf leaving holes of variable size. This beetle group is considered to widely spread and is oftentimes found synonymous with populations of Aspidimorpha miliaris on I. carnea. [6] A. sanctaecrucis can be found in southeastern Asia, from China and India to ...