Date of Award:
8-1-1937
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Biology
Department name when degree awarded
Zoology and Entomology
Committee Chair(s)
G. F. Knowlton
Committee
G. F. Knowlton
Committee
W. W. Henderson
Committee
J. S. Stanford
Committee
C. J. Sorenson
Abstract
Genus Capitophorus Van der Goot. Van der Goot, Tijd. Voor Ent., Vol. 56, p. 84, 1913. The genus Capitophorus may be characterized as: Vertex convex, frontal tubercles distinctly developed, exceeding vertex; antennae 6-jointed, with circular sensoria; first antennal join usually somewhat gibbous; hairs on body capitate to funnel shaped; cronicles elongate, cylindrical or slightly elevate; cauda tapering, to parallel-sided or spoon shaped; lateral tubercles usually absent; hind tibiao one-half to three-quarters length of body; ocular tubercules inconspicuous to lacking; fore wings with media twice forked, hind wings with both media and cubitus; living exposed on leaves and twigs of deciduous plants.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Clyde F., "The Genus Capitophorus in Utah (Aphidae: Homoptera)" (1937). Biology. 120.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd_biology/120
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