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Thoracic spiracular gill structure of Lipsothrix (Diptera, Limoniidae) in Britain described from scanning electron micrographs

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Recent ecological surveys have resulted in rearing examples of the five British members of the genus Lipsothrix (Diptera, Limoniidae). These have provided samples for investigating the morphology of their thoracic spiracular gill by the use of scanning electron microscopy. This reveals unique characteristics for the five species available. The differing structures may relate to varying larval habitats. A species identification key for pupae is based on features of the plastron. Information from the juvenile stages supports the placing of Lipsothrix in the Limoniinae.

Source: Zoosymposia

DOI: 10.11646/zoosymposia.3.1.6

Authors: GEOFFREY E. Hancock, STEPHEN M. Hewitt, ANDREW Godfrey, MARGARET Mullin

Institutions: The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Scottish Natural Heritage

OpenAlex ID: W226438599

FWCI: 0.691

Cites: 8

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10