Ultrastructure of Immature Stages of Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) using Scanning Electron Microscopy.

Ultrastructure of Immature Stages of Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) using Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Acta Trop. 2014 Apr 14;
Authors: Mendonça PM, Barbosa RR, Carriço C, Cortinhas LB, Santos-Mallet JR, Queiroz MM
Abstract
The blowfly Lucilia cuprina is distributed worldwide and is a mechanical vector of pathogens. It can cause myiasis in humans and is strongly related to forensic entomology, as it is frequently found on human and animal corpses. However, most of the L. cuprina found on corpses are the immature stages of this fly. Correct identification is very important for forensic entomology but at present only the identification keys of adult L. cuprina are available. Thus, the aim of this paper was to describe and analyze the morphological characteristics of all larval instars and the puparia of L. cuprina using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
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Source: Acta Tropica - April 14, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mendonça PM, Barbosa RR, Carriço C, Cortinhas LB, Santos-Mallet JR, Queiroz MM Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: research