Qi, Q., Lv, P., Chen, X.M., Chen, H., Chen, M.-S., & Yang, P. 2019 Sexual Dimorphism in Wax Secretion Offers Ecological Adaptability During Ericerus pela (Hemiptera: Coccidae) Evolution. Environmental Entomology doi: 10.1093/ee/nvz009

Keywords:

  • evolution
  • wax glands
  • Notes: Males and females are different not only in morphology, but also in their ability to secrete wax and ecological adaptability. Here we report the morphological and structural characteristics of wax glands on Ericerus pela females and males.