Observations on first and second-instar larvae of Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae)

The ultrastructure of the first and second-instar larvae of Megaselia scalaris (Loew) was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SFM). Significant changes in morphological features were observed in the anterior and posterior spiracles, but only minimal changes in the labium and mouthhooks were...

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Main Authors: Boonchu N., Sukontason K., Sukontason K.L., Chaiwong T., Piangjai S., Vogtsberger R.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
Online Access:http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-3442888348&partnerID=40&md5=6dcde2178b5ba28f8e12d0ecbb200eea
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15266744
http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/4075
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Institution: Chiang Mai University
Language: English
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Summary:The ultrastructure of the first and second-instar larvae of Megaselia scalaris (Loew) was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SFM). Significant changes in morphological features were observed in the anterior and posterior spiracles, but only minimal changes in the labium and mouthhooks were seen. The ultrastructure of M. scalaris larvae not only provides chronological transformation of their larval instars, but it can also be used to explain their feeding behavior and mode of respiration. In addition, morphological structures useful for specific identification of first or second-instar larvae collected from human corpses may be used in forensic investigations.