Australian Journal of Entomology · 1990 · 12 citations · 4 references
Life SciencesEntomologyZoologyInsect EcologyInsect MorphologyInvertebrate ZoologyAdult MorphologyAntenna MorphologyAppendage MorphologyHerbivory EcologyInsect Life History EcologyMouthpart MorphologyAdult Mouthpart MorphologyAntenna AnatomyBeetle Adult BiologyBeetle Feeding BiologyBeetle MorphologyHead AppendagesInsect PheromonesPheromone Biology
Abstract The head appendages of Adoryphorus couloni , a pasture pest in southeast Australia, are described and inferences are drawn about the beetle's biology. There is a lack of sexual dimorphism in the antennae. The long‐lived adults possess a full range of labial sensilla but the mandibles appear incapable of chewing. Hence trapping based on pheromones or feeding attractants is unlikely.
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