Comparative larval morphology of four <i>Pteroptyx</i> (Coleoptera, Lampyridae, Luciolinae) species in Thailand
Species-specific traits are evident among the four species, likely reflecting their specific biological and ecological requirements. <i>Pteroptyx valida</i> Olivier, 1909 displays distinct morphological characteristics, including features of the holdfast organ.
Authors
- Marc Branham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2187-4503)
- Parichart Laksanawimol
- SORAYA JAIKLA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4922-733X)
- Anchana Thancharoen
- Suparada Boonloi
Institutions
- Kasetsart University (TH)
- University of Florida (US)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (CH)
- Chandrakasem Rajabhat University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19190
- Primary Topic
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute