Studies on the tracheal system of the mature larva of the melon fly dacus cucurbitae diptera trypetidae
Zaka-Ur-Rab, M.
Beitraege zur Entomologie 28(2): 257-262
1978
Accession: 006522601
A detailed study was made of the tracheal system of the mature 3rd instar larva of the melon fly, D. cucurbitae Coquillett. The tracheal system of other cyclorrhaphous larvae were compared to bring out the underlying homologies and to provide an understanding of the basic pattern of organization.