长翅目MECOPTERA英文简介.ppt

MECOPTERA The name Mecoptera, derived from the Greek words meco meaning long and ptera meaning wings, refers to the shape of both the front and hind wings. Characteristics Immatures Body eruciform (caterpillar-like) or scarabaeiform (grub-like) Head capsule well-developed, with mandibulate mouthparts Abdomen usually has 8 pairs of prolegs Characteristics Adults Head elongate with slender mandibulate mouthparts Front and hind wings narrow, elongate, and similar in size; crossveins numerous. ? Some species are secondarily wingless. Tarsi 5-segmented Males of some species have enlarged e