Improved Visualization of Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer)‎ (Coleoptera : Tenebrionidae)‎—Part I: Morphological Features for Sex Determination of Multiple Stadia

الملخص EN

The lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer), is a perennial pest of poultry facilities and known to transmit pathogens of poultry and humans.

Ongoing research examining reservoir potential of A.

diaperinus revealed the need for a comprehensive, user-friendly guide for determining sex of A.

diaperinus at different stadia.

This paper is unique in providing a comprehensive illustrated guide of characters used for differentiation of sexes in A.

diaperinus.