Elytral Disc Pubescence

Locating the elytral disc

The elytra are the two large sclerites posterior to the pronotum, which cover the wings. The elytral disc excludes the marginal area of each elytron.

Figure 1. Dorsal view of Anoplognathus. Move cursor over image to locate character.

Photo Figure 1 © Kindi Smith, Australian Museum

Elytral disc pubescence

There are two states

1. setae absent or at most minute and sparse (Figure 2A)

2. closely setose, the setae white and recumbent (Figure 2B)

Figure 2. Dorsal view of elytral disc pubescence Move cursor over small image to view larger image

Copyright © Australian Museum 2016
Authors: Chris Reid & Kindi Smith