Genitalia of three species of Heilipus Germar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that damage avocado fruits (Persea americana Mill.) in Mexico and Costa Rica

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2007
Authors:A. Castaneda-Vildozola, Valdez-Carrasco, J., Equihua-Martinez, A., Gonzalez-Hernandez, H., Romero-Napoles, J., Solis-Aguilar, J. F., Ramirez-Alarcon, S.
Journal:Neotropical Entomology
Volume:36
Pagination:914-918
Date Published:November-Decembe
:1519-566X
:Heilipus
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The male and female genitaliae of three species of the genus Heilipus Germar (H. lauri Boheman, H. pittieri Barber and H. trifasciatus Fabricius) that damage avocado fruits (Persea americana Mill.) in Mexico and Costa Rica are described and illustrated. The aedeagus, spiculum gastrale, styli of 8th sternite are different in each one of the three species studied and can be used for specific identification.

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