Larval morphology of Phratora koreana Takizawa, 1985 with a key to the larvae of the Palaearctic Phratora species (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Chrysomelinae)

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: First and third instar larvae · Topics: Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution, Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy, Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

The first and third instar larvae of Phratora koreana Takizawa, 1985 are described and illustrated in detail for the first time. Morphological changes in the pigmentation, tubercular pattern and defensive glands during the larval development are discussed. The life cycle and host-plant of P. koreana and a key to the larvae of the Palaearctic Phratora species are also provided.

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