Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10652238 Micron 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The mouthparts in Sinopanorpa tincta were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. ► The pattern of thick basiconic sensilla at the apex of epipharynx was found to exhibit distinct sexual dimorphism. ► Scorpionflies are likely to feed on liquid food of their prey after extra-oral digestion.
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Functional morphology of the mouthparts in the scorpionfly Sinopanorpa tincta (Mecoptera: Panorpidae)
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