First report of wing dimorphism in the genus Orthomus (Coleoptera: Carabidae) |
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Authors: | Daniel Suárez David Hernández-Teixidor Pedro Oromí |
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Institution: | 1. Departamento de Biología Animal, Edafología y Geología. Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de La Laguna. La Laguna 38206, Spain;2. Grupo de Investigaciones Entomológicas de Tenerife (GIET). C/San Eulogio, 15, 1°. 38108 La Laguna, Spain |
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Abstract: | Wing polymorphism has been reported for several carabid beetles. Traditionally, a great number of ecological and evolutionary studies have focused on this peculiarity, which has implications on dispersal power. Research based on Orthomus berytensis specimens from two sampling areas of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) has shown that this species exhibits a wing dimorphism, instead of being brachypterous. This makes O. berytensis the first Orthomus wing dimorphic species to date. Statistical differences in macropterous percentage between both sexes and localities were found. Also, a sexual dimorphism in elytra length and width was found, both being higher in females. |
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Keywords: | Canary Islands dispersion sexual dimorphism wing dimorphism |
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