Larval morphology of the capitulum weevil, Larinus latus (Herbst) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

The mature larva of Larinus latus (Herbst) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae), a potential biological control agent for Onopordum spp. thistles introduced into Australia in 1992 for that purpose, is described and its taxonomically relevant features are illustrated.

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Published inNew Zealand journal of zoology Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 23 - 26
Main Authors Nikulina, Olga N., Gültekin, Levent, Güçlü, Şaban
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.2004
Subjects
capitulum weevil
Curculionidae
Larinus latus
larval morphology
Onopordum bracteatum
thistles
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Summary:The mature larva of Larinus latus (Herbst) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae), a potential biological control agent for Onopordum spp. thistles introduced into Australia in 1992 for that purpose, is described and its taxonomically relevant features are illustrated.
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ISSN:0301-4223
1175-8821
DOI:10.1080/03014223.2004.9518355