The ant associated epidermal organs on the larva of the lycaenid butterflyCuretis regulaEvans
- 1 June 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Natural History
- Vol. 20 (3) , 621-633
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00222938600770421
Abstract
The surface ultrastructure of the setae and epidermal organs of the larva of Curetis regula is described. Their possible functions are discussed and comparisons made with similar structures found in other members of the Lycaenidae.Keywords
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