Morphological and ultrastructural characterization of the alimentary canal in Japanese wax scale (Ceroplastes japonicus Green)

► First study morphology and ultrastructure of alimentary canal in Japanese wax scale. ► Alimentary canal is characterized by uninterrupted type and developed filter chamber. ► Midgut was divided into segments by constrictions and lined with large epithelia. ► Malpighian tubules possess pores on outer surface and spherical crystals inside.