Ultrastructure of Larval Instars of Artaxa vitellina Kollar and Maeoproctis latifascia Walker (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lymantriinae) by using Scanning Electron Microscopy from Himachal, India

The current study delves into comparing the ultrastructure of antennae and mouthparts of two moth larvae, Kollar Artaxa vitellina and Walker, from the same subfamily, Lymantriinae (Family: Erebidae).It identifies distinct differences in their sensory Maeoproctis latifascia structures, particularly in the distribution of medial sensilla of the maxillary palp and sensilla basiconica of the antenna across larval stages.Moreover, it underscores the significance of incorporating larval morphological characteristics to enhance taxonomic classification and offer insights for future electrophysiological studies on pest behaviour and phylogenetic analyses.