Morphological observation and characterization of the pseudoregma bambucicola with the scanning electron microscope

Abstract EN

Both leica microscopic camera system and scanning electron microscopy was used to observe and characterize the feet, back, abdomen, antennae and mouthparts of the Pseudoregma bambucicola from the bamboo, Bambusa multiplex.

The possible functions of all the external morphological characteristics of the P.

bambucicola were described and discussed in detail, which offers a basis for further enriching the biology, phylogeny and ecological niche of the P.

bambucicola.

Moreover, the morphological results should contribute to morphological identification and differentiation of the P.

bambucicola from other aphids in the same family.