Scanning Electron Microscope Study of Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Schiner, 1862) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) I. Structures with Parasitic and Possible Taxonomic Meaning

Authors

I. Ruíz-Martínez, University of Granada
M. D. Soler-Cruz, University of Granada
R. Benítez-Rodríguez, University of Granada
J. M. Pérez-Jiménez, University of Granada
C. Adalid-Fuentes, University of Granada
M. Díaz-López, University of Granada

Abstract

The larval development of Wohlfahrtia magnifica (the most important dipteran causing sheep myiasis in the Palearctic region) has been studied by means of scanning electron microscopy. The ultrastructure of mouth-hooks, oral ridges, labial lobes, body spines and anterior and posterior peritremes is described for the first time. Their possible adaptations to a parasitic lifeway are also discussed. Thus, the use of new structures in the Sarcophagidae taxonomy is proposed from the point of view of their ultrastructure and adaptative morphology.

Recommended Citation

Ruíz-Martínez, I.; Soler-Cruz, M. D.; Benítez-Rodríguez, R.; Pérez-Jiménez, J. M.; Adalid-Fuentes, C.; and Díaz-López, M. (1990) "Scanning Electron Microscope Study of Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Schiner, 1862) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) I. Structures with Parasitic and Possible Taxonomic Meaning," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 4: No. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol4/iss1/10