. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. Entomology. 191' Phytogeny of the Elateridce 257 The tribe Melanotini is characterized in the larval stage (Fig. 9) by having the ninth abdominal segment dorso- ventrally compressed caudad and ending in three lobes. The adults are easily recognized by the pectinate tarsal claws, being the only tribe in the subfamily in which this character is Fig. 9. Melanotus sp. a, dorsal aspect of larva; b, ventral aspect of 8th, 9th and 10th abdominal segments; c, ventral aspect of head; d, ventral aspect of left mandible; e, nasale and front; f,
. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. Entomology. 191' Phytogeny of the Elateridce 257 The tribe Melanotini is characterized in the larval stage (Fig. 9) by having the ninth abdominal segment dorso- ventrally compressed caudad and ending in three lobes. The adults are easily recognized by the pectinate tarsal claws, being the only tribe in the subfamily in which this character is Fig. 9. Melanotus sp. a, dorsal aspect of larva; b, ventral aspect of 8th, 9th and 10th abdominal segments; c, ventral aspect of head; d, ventral aspect of left mandible; e, nasale and front; f, antenna; g, lateral aspect of 8th, 9th and 10th abdominal Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Entomological Society of America. [College Park, Md. , etc. ] : Entomological Society of America
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