Description of the fourth instar larva of Lutzomyia longipalpis, under scanning electron microscopy

Abstract

The fourth instar larva of Lutzomyia (Lutzomyia) longipalpis (Phlebotomidae: Phlebotominae) was studied by scanning electron microscope. Based on three-dimensional observations, the fine structure and setal position (using of setal numeration) of the larva are presented.

Keywords

• Lutzomyia longipalpis
• fourth instar
• larva
• morphology
• chaetotaxy
• scanning electron microscopy