Comparative morphology of the spermatheca within the family Dinidoridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera)

The spermathecae of eleven genera of the family Dinidoridae (Dinidorinae and Megymeninae) were studied. Four types of spermatheca morphology were observed. Possible use of the morphology of spermathecae in the taxonomy of Dinidoridae is discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Anna KOCOREK, Teresa DANIELCZOK-DEMSKA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2002-03-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200201-0016_Comparative_morphology_of_the_spermatheca_within_the_family_Dinidoridae_Hemiptera_Heteroptera.php