Method in sex discrimination in the mango pulp weevil Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2002
Authors:L. Rowena All De Jesus, Nojima, S., Medina, J. R., Ohsawa, K.
Journal:Applied Entomology and Zoology
Volume:37
Pagination:251-255
Date Published:May
Type of Article:Article
:0003-6862
:Sternochetus frigidus
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We describe a simple method for sexing Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.) using a stereomicroscope to view the dorsum of the terminal abdominal segment. In the male, clipped wings exposed distinctly truncate penultimate segments, whereas in the female, the terminal tergite tapered posteriorly.

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