| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4524898 | Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We observe microstructure of the tarsal attachment system in Ips acuminatus. ⺠Pretarsal claws have apical diverged hooks to hold rough substrates. ⺠Tarsal pads are composed of hairy setae with a spatula-shaped endplate. ⺠Cuticular surface of the pad has a sufficient space to accept yeast-like spores. ⺠Implication ability of pads to act as external carriers of pathogens is discussed.
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Authors
Myung-Jin Moon, Jong-Gu Park, Sang-Hyun Koh, Won-Il Choi,