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Prionacalus atys
Classification
Diagnostic Features of Larvae
- Mature larva. Rather similar to those of Stenodontes and Ctenoscelis from which it differs as follows. Head with three pairs of protuberant subcontiguous ocelli, behind which is an additional pair (sometimes partly or wholly obscured by sclerotization of gena). Frons entirely pitchy, extremely coarsely rugoso-punctate; upper boundary of front margin straight or feebly crenulate (not produced); lower boundary moderately produced over clypeus laterally; gena with a strongly raised transverse carina immediately beneath ocelli. Prothorax with pronotum with a broad, transverse and very distinct ferruginous band near front margin. Prosternum without sublateral groups of tubercles. Abdomen with segment 8 about half as long as segment 9. Spiracles with peritreme broadly oval, extremely thick and appreciably raised above general level of cuticle. Length up to 102 mm; maximum breadth (at prothorax) 19.5 mm. Adapted from Duffy (1960).
Biology and Economic Importance
- Biology and economic importance for this taxon coming soon.
Selected References to Larvae Specimens
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