An improved method for the culture of wing discs of the wingless bagworm moth, Eumeta variegata (Lepidoptera: Psychidae)

Adults of the wingless bagworm moth, Eumeta variegata, show remarkable sexual dimorphism. Final-instar larvae of the male have invaginated wing discs, whereas those of the female are rudimentary. To determine the best method for culturing the wing discs of E. variegata, which in both sexes are attac...

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Main Authors: Shuhei NIITSU, Saori LOBBIA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2010-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201004-0024_An_improved_method_for_the_culture_of_wing_discs_of_the_wingless_bagworm_moth_Eumeta_variegata_Lepidoptera_P.php