Revealing the larval anatomy of the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Wiedemann, 1820) (Diptera, Syrphidae) using micro-computed tomography.

ABSTRACT: Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an X-ray-based technique that allows visualisation of the internal anatomy of insects in situ and does not require dissections. Traditionally, the study of insect anatomy has been mainly based on dissection techniques and microtome sections. However, micro-CT is becoming an increasingly widespread study technique. We report the use of micro-CT scans to study, in detail, the external and internal structures and organs of the third instar larva of the dipteran Syrphidae Sphaerophoria rueppellii, a Palaearctic species included in the list of effective agents used in European biocontrol programmes against aphids. Detailed images and videos provided evidence of the external morphological characteristics and an overview of the internal anatomy (musculature

SUBMITTER: Alba-Tercedor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11582616 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature