Occurrence, ecological function and medical importance of dermestid beetle hastisetae

Hastisetae are a specific group of detachable setae characterizing the larvae of Megatominae (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), commonly known as carpet and khapra beetles. These setae are located on both thoracic and abdominal tergites and they are the primary defense of the larva against invertebrate pred...

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Main Authors: Enrico Ruzzier, Marcin Kadej, Andrea Battisti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8340.pdf