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J Morphol

Title:		"Female calling, life cycle, and microstructures of the parasitic beetle Ripidius quadriceps Abeille de Perrin"
Author(s):		Batelka J; Straka J; Vavra JC; Skorpik M; Prokop J;
Address:		"Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Praha, Czech Republic. Ostrava Museum, Ostrava, Czech Republic. Sprava Narodniho parku Podyji, Znojmo, Czech Republic"
Journal Title:		J Morphol
Year:		2021
Volume:		20210129
Issue:		4
Page Number:		520 - 532
DOI:		10.1002/jmor.21325
ISSN/ISBN:		1097-4687 (Electronic) 0022-2887 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The precopulatory behaviour of the larviform females of Ripidius quadriceps Abeille de Perrin, 1872 is described. The calling posture of virgin females is documented. The cephalic morphology and microstructures are visualised using scanning electron microscopy, in particular the secretory pores in the cuticle of inflatable maxillary palps. An exhaustive overview of relevant publications revealed that the location of secretory pores on the head of females is unique within the order Coleoptera. Compared to other beetles with sedentary calling females, the calling phase of the short-lived and non-feeding female of Ripidius is exceptionally short. For bioassays, various traps using virgin females of Ripidius were tested. It is likely that the sedentary behaviour of the short-lived female combined with a unique morphology and priority for investing in reproduction is compensated for by the actively flying males with remarkably flabellate antennae. The life cycle of this species, including some of the exceptions recorded at the individual level, is discussed. Perspectives for a biological and morphological survey of this rarely collected western Palaearctic species are outlined. In addition, the calling behaviour, secretory sites and location of pheromone glands in females of Coleoptera producing long range pheromones is reviewed"
Keywords:		"Animals Coleoptera/*anatomy & histology/*growth & development/ultrastructure Female Head/anatomy & histology *Life Cycle Stages Male Reproduction Vocalization, Animal/*physiology Ripiphoridae pheromone glands in females scanning electronic microscopy secr;"
Notes:		"MedlineBatelka, Jan Straka, Jakub Vavra, Jiri Ch Skorpik, Martin Prokop, Jakub eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2021/01/21 J Morphol. 2021 Apr; 282(4):520-532. doi: 10.1002/jmor.21325. Epub 2021 Jan 29"