Comparative morphology of internal reproductive systems in leaf beetles of the Donaciinae and Criocerinae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and its implication for the phylogeny
Author
Matsumura, Yoko
Author
Suzuki, Kunio
text
Zootaxa
2008
1845
1
32
journal article
10.5281/zenodo.183289
fe86ae71-2d16-4bc9-a414-ab955d4399f3
1175-5326
183289
14.
Lema
(
Lema
)
concinnipennis
Aedeagus (
Figs. 78
,
94 & 95
): Median lobe stubby; ventral edge of median orifice slightly rounded; median foramen shorter than apical 1/3 of ventral surface of median lobe. Tegmen forming needle-shaped in lateral view.
Male internal reproductive system (
Fig. 106
): Testis large, almost oval and constricted at middle (i.e. peanut-shaped), yellowish orange in color. Accessory gland tubular and slender, about 1/3 times as long as maximal width of apparent testis. Lateral ejaculatory duct a little over than 1/3 times as long as maximal width of apparent testis; common ejaculatory duct relatively short, tapering toward apex, about 2/3 times as long as maximal width of apparent testis.
Female internal reproductive system (
Figs. 122
,
142–144
): Spermathecal organ connected to bursa copulatrix apically. Spermathecal capsule hook-shaped, light yellowish brown in color; proximal part of spermathecal capsule tubular, gradually becoming bold toward base, curving very acutely at basal 1/3 point; spermathecal wall relatively thick; spermathecal duct long, 2/3–3/4 times as long as body length; spermathecal gland tubular, becoming bold toward apex, and about 1.5 times as long as maximal length of spermathecal capsule.