Ecology and life history of Paratomapoderus brachypterus in Gabon (Coleoptera: Attelabidae)

On the base of data collected during four expeditions in Gabon (West Africa) from 2012 to 2016, the authors provide new information on trophic activity and reproductive behaviour of Paratomapoderus brachypterus (Voss, 1926) (Attelabidae: Apoderinae, Hoplapoderini), with emphasis on leaf-roll realisa...

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Main Authors: Silvano Biondi, Carlo Massarone, Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-12-01
Series:Fragmenta entomologica
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Online Access:http://www.fragmentaentomol.org/index.php/fragmenta/article/view/258
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Summary:On the base of data collected during four expeditions in Gabon (West Africa) from 2012 to 2016, the authors provide new information on trophic activity and reproductive behaviour of Paratomapoderus brachypterus (Voss, 1926) (Attelabidae: Apoderinae, Hoplapoderini), with emphasis on leaf-roll realisation; host plant, leaf roll, larva and pupa are illustrated for the first time.
ISSN:0429-288X
2284-4880