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  • Title: Observations on first and second-instar larvae of Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae).
    Author: Boonchu N, Sukontason K, Sukontason KL, Chaiwong T, Piangjai S, Vogtsberger RC.
    Journal: J Vector Ecol; 2004 Jun; 29(1):79-83. PubMed ID: 15266744.
    Abstract:
    The ultrastructure of the first and second-instar larvae of Megaselia scalaris (Loew) was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Significant changes in morphological features were observed in the anterior and posterior spiracles, but only minimal changes in the labium and mouthhooks were seen. The ultrastructure of M. scalaris larvae not only provides chronological transformation of their larval instars, but it can also be used to explain their feeding behavior and mode of respiration. In addition, morphological structures useful for specific identification of first or second-instar larvae collected from human corpses may be used in forensic investigations.
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