Comparison of Mouthpart Sensilla of Two Rapeseed Pests (Xenostrongylus variegatus and Brassicogethes aeneus) Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae).
Jinqian Cai, Xinyue Wang, Meike Liu, Jinting Che, Andrea Di Giulio, Simone Sabatelli, Paolo Audisio
{"title":"Comparison of Mouthpart Sensilla of Two Rapeseed Pests (Xenostrongylus variegatus and Brassicogethes aeneus) Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae).","authors":"Jinqian Cai, Xinyue Wang, Meike Liu, Jinting Che, Andrea Di Giulio, Simone Sabatelli, Paolo Audisio","doi":"10.1002/jemt.70085","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Xenostrongylus variegatus (Nitidulidae: Nitidulinae) and Brassicogethes aeneus (Nitidulidae: Meligethinae) are two significant rapeseed pests in China. The former primarily feeds on leaves, while the latter exclusively targets flowers. Insect mouthparts are essential for feeding, with sensilla playing a critical role in food detection. This study compares the mouthpart sensilla of these two pests using scanning electron microscopy for the first time. Results revealed seven types (23 subtypes) of sensilla in male X. variegatus, seven types (21 subtypes) in female, and seven types (18 subtypes) in both male and female B. aeneus. Differences in the types, quantities, and distributions of sensilla were noted, with preliminary inferences made regarding their functions. These findings provide a foundation for further research into feeding behaviors, sensory systems, and integrated pest management strategies for rapeseed pests.</p>","PeriodicalId":18684,"journal":{"name":"Microscopy Research and Technique","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Microscopy Research and Technique","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.70085","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"ANATOMY & MORPHOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
Xenostrongylus variegatus (Nitidulidae: Nitidulinae) and Brassicogethes aeneus (Nitidulidae: Meligethinae) are two significant rapeseed pests in China. The former primarily feeds on leaves, while the latter exclusively targets flowers. Insect mouthparts are essential for feeding, with sensilla playing a critical role in food detection. This study compares the mouthpart sensilla of these two pests using scanning electron microscopy for the first time. Results revealed seven types (23 subtypes) of sensilla in male X. variegatus, seven types (21 subtypes) in female, and seven types (18 subtypes) in both male and female B. aeneus. Differences in the types, quantities, and distributions of sensilla were noted, with preliminary inferences made regarding their functions. These findings provide a foundation for further research into feeding behaviors, sensory systems, and integrated pest management strategies for rapeseed pests.
期刊介绍：
Microscopy Research and Technique (MRT) publishes articles on all aspects of advanced microscopy original architecture and methodologies with applications in the biological, clinical, chemical, and materials sciences. Original basic and applied research as well as technical papers dealing with the various subsets of microscopy are encouraged. MRT is the right form for those developing new microscopy methods or using the microscope to answer key questions in basic and applied research.
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：
京公网安备 11010802042870号
