Abstract

LOPEZ-PEREZ, Sara. Description of the genitalia of Coptocycla (Psalidonota) leprosa (Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae: Cassidini). Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2016, vol.87, n.3, pp.928-932. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2016.06.007.

The genitalia of Coptocycla (Psalidonota) leprosa (Boheman, 1855) are described. This species differs from the pattern of male genitalia for Cassidinae. The aedeagus of C. leprosa is characterized for show the apical portion wide, and a keel in the apical portion in dorsal view. The female genitalia do not differ from the pattern proposed for Cassidinae. This study confirms the need for more comprehensive studies of the genitalia of beetles and standardizes the terminology used.

Keywords : Aedeagus; Internal sac; Endophallus; Spermatheca; Velum.