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The effect of genotype, environment, age and morph on morphological variation in alate Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

J. A. T. Woodford  and
P. M. Lerman
J. A. T. Woodford
Affiliation:
Scottish Horticultural Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, UK.
P. M. Lerman
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Biology, University of Cambridge CB2 3DX, UK.
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Abstract

Abstract

Six morphological variates were examined in fundatrigeniae and alienicolae of Myzus persicae (Sulz.) from four clones. In all clones, fundatrigeniae had significantly more abdominal tubercles, a relatively larger tubercle on segment 4, and relatively shorter cornicles than did alienicolae. Alienicolae reared on Chinese cabbage had significantly shorter hind femurs than those reared on potato, but otherwise there were no consistent differences between the two types. Mature fundatrigeniae did not differ consistently from young ones. The total number of abdominal tubercles was the most reliable character for distinguishing alate fundatrigeniae from alienicolae.

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Original Articles
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 67 , Issue 4 , December 1977 , pp. 685 - 693
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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