Description of larva of Acmaeoderella circassica (Reitter, 1890) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)

Abstract

The last instar larva of Acmaeoderella circassica (Reitter, 1890) reared from two host plants (Syrenia cana and Linum sp.) is described and illustrated in detail for the first time. The plant of the genus Linum is indicated as a host plant for Buprestidae for the first time

Keywords

• Coleoptera
• Buprestidae
• Acmaeoderella
• larval morphology
• host plants