Immature stages of Molipteryx fuliginosa (Uhler) (Heteroptera, Coreidae) in the South of the Russian Far East

Abstract

The morphology of the egg and the I-V-instar nymphs of Molipteryx fuliginosa (Uhler) was studied based on the observations made under near-natural conditions in Primorskii Territory since the emergence of over-wintered adults till the appearance of adults of the new generation, including egg production, maturation and molt at each nymphal instar. The egg and the nymphal instars are described and the distinguishing characters of Molipteryx fuliginosa and Coreus marginatus (Linnaeus) are given.