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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2018, Vol. 6, Issue 5
A new record of Elm Leaf Beetles, Xanthogaleruca luteola (Muller, 1766) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Iraq

Rebwar A Mustafa, Hozan Q Hammamurad and Nabeel A Mawlood

A new recorded of elm leaf beetles, Xanthoga lerucaluteola Muller was collected from Elms (Ulmus spp.) in Sulaimani governorate –Iraq. A detailed description of the species and important characters especially mandible, maxillae, antennae, pronotum, fore leg and male genitalia have been photographed. The results showed that the mandibles tridenticles. Distalacinia triangular, dark yellow, apical part with row of pale yellow setae. 3rd -6th antennal segments same length. Pronotum dark yellow with three black spots, an hourglass at the middle and two oval spots laterally. 3rd tarsal segment biolobed. 1/5 apical part of paramer triangular and Tegmen Y- shaped.
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How to cite this article:
Rebwar A Mustafa, Hozan Q Hammamurad, Nabeel A Mawlood. A new record of Elm Leaf Beetles, Xanthogaleruca luteola (Muller, 1766) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Iraq. J Entomol Zool Stud 2018;6(5):134-137.

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