scholarly journals Morphological and Ultrastructural Characterization of Antennal Sensilla and the Detection of Floral Scent Volatiles in Eupeodes corollae (Diptera: Syrphidae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan-Ying Dong ◽  
Bing Wang ◽  
Gui-Rong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Floral Scent ◽  
Sensory Cells ◽  
Ultrastructural Organization ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Olfactory Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Olfactory Organs

The olfactory sensing system of the syrphid fly Eupeodes corollae is essential in pollination and prey localization, but little is known about the ultrastructural organization of their olfactory organs. In this study, the morphology, distribution, and ultrastructural organization of antennal sensilla of E. corollae in both sexes were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Neuronal responses of a subtype of sensilla basiconica to floral scent compounds were recorded by single sensillum recording (SSR). Ten morphological types, including Böhm bristles, sensilla chaetica, microtrichiae, sensilla trichodea, sensilla basiconica, sensilla clavate, sensilla coeloconica, sensilla styloconica, sensilla placodea, and sensory pit, were identified. Except for Böhm bristles and sensilla chaetica, which were distributed on the scape and pedicel of E. corollae antennae, innervated sensilla were densely distributed on the flagellum, a vital sensory organ. Further, observing ultrastructural organization showed that the sensilla trichodea, basiconica, and clavate are single-walled with multiple nanoscale pores perforating the cuticle. Sensilla coeloconica are double-walled and have no wall pores, but instead, have longitudinal grooves along with the pegs. Sensilla chaetica, Böhm bristles, and microtrichiae did not have wall pores on the cuticle or sensory cells at the base. The SSR results indicated that neuron B housed in the subtype of sensilla basiconica I (SBI) mainly responded to methyl eugenol and other aromatic compounds. Overall, our results provide valuable information to understand the morphology and ultrastructure of antennal sensilla from E. corollae. These findings are beneficial for the studies of the neuronal function map of olfactory sensilla and for determining evolutionary relationships in Diptera.

Transmission electron microscopic study of antennal sensilla of the female black fly, Simulium arcticum (IIL-3; IIS-10.11) (Diptera: Simuliidae)

1990 ◽  
Vol 68 (7) ◽  
pp. 1443-1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Sutcliffe ◽  
E. G. Kokko ◽  
J. L. Shipp
Keyword(s):  
Electron Micrographs ◽  
Host Location ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Olfactory Sensilla ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopic Study ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopic

The innervation and internal ultrastructure of the antennal flagellar sensilla of female Simulium arcticum (cytotypes IIL-3 and IIS-10.11) are described from transmission electron micrographs. Two types of contact chemosensilla and at least four types of olfactory sensilla (sensilla trichodea, two or more types of sensilla basiconica, grooved pegs) were found. These correspond to sensillar types previously described from scanning electron micrographs of the antennae of these species. In addition, possible thermo- and hygro-receptive sensilla coeloconica are described from the antennal tip. The sensory complement of the simuliid antenna is compared with those of certain other dipterans, and possible roles of these sensilla in host location and other behaviours are discussed.

Antennal Sensilla of Chrysis shanghalensis (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae), a Larval Ectoparasite of Monema flavescens (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shu Z. Yang ◽  
Mei H. Yang ◽  
Yun Xu ◽  
Jin T. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Natural Enemy ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Chrysis shanghalensis Smith (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) is an ectoparasitoid and important natural enemy of Monema flavescens Walker (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae), a serious defoliator of a number of tree species. The external morphology of the antennal sensilla of this parasitoid was examined by scanning electron microscopy, and types and distribution of sensilla were recorded. The antennae of C. shanghalensis were geniculate in shape and composed of a scape with radicula, a pedicel, and a flagellum divided into 11 flagellomeres in males and females. Cuticular pore and 14 types of sensilla were identified on the antennae of both sexes. These included aporous Böhm's bristles, sensilla trichodea 1, 2, and 3 (nonporous), sensilla trichodea 4 (multiporous), two types of sensilla chaetica (nonporous), four morphological types of sensilla basiconica (multiporous), two morphological types of sensilla coeloconica (multiporous), and one type of sensillum campaniforme (nonporous).

scholarly journals Fine structure and distribution of antennal sensilla of stink bug Arma chinensis (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Xiaojun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Lipeng Meng ◽  
Yulin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Distal Part ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Stink Bug ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Morphology And Structure ◽  
Heteroptera Pentatomidae ◽  
Scanning Electron

Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the morphology, ultrastructure, and distribution of antennal sensilla of the stink bug Arma chinensis. Two types of sensilla trichodea (ST1–2), four types of sensilla basiconica (SB 1– 4), one type of sensilla chaetica (SCH), one type of sensilla cavity (SCA) and one type of sensilla coeloconica (SCO) were distinguished on the antennae in both sexes. ST1 and ST2 were absent from the scape and pedicel. SB1 were absent from the scape. SB2 were distributed throughout the antennae. SB3 were located on the second pedicel and the two flagellomeres. SB4 were absent from the second flagellomere. SCH was observed on the second pedicel and the two flagellomeres. SCA and SCO occurred only on the second flagellomere. SB1 clusters occurred on the distal part of the second flagellomere. We compared the morphology and structure of these sensilla to other Heteroptera and discuss their possible functions.

scholarly journals Scanning electron microscopy of the antennal sensilla in female Culicoides paraensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Felippe-Bauer ◽  
P. G. Bauer ◽  
F. C. Silva Filho
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Host Preference ◽  
Type I ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Biting Midges ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Scanning Electron

We studied by sanning electron microscopy the number, types, structure and distribution of the antennal sensilla of the medical important ceratopogonid Culicoides paraensis (Goeldi). There are about 174 sense organs on the antenmal flagellum which are classified as sensilla chaetica; sharp-tipped and blunt-tipped (type I and II) sensilla trichodea; sensilla basiconica; sensilla coeloconica; sensilla ampullacea and styloconic-type sensilla. The role of antennal sensory organs are discussed regarding the host preference of the biting midges.

scholarly journals Morphology and Distribution of the Antennal Sensilla of Two Species, Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

Insects ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Shuang Wang ◽  
Ali Shaukat ◽  
Yun Han ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
Liang-De Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Chemical Communication ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Sensilla Styloconica ◽  
Thrips Palmi ◽  
Scanning Electron

The morphology and distribution of the antennal sensilla of Megalurothrips usitatus Bagnall and Thrips palmi Karny were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These are serious pests of various economically important crops, and their antennae are important in chemical communication. The antennae of both species consist of a scape, pedicel, and flagellum, but the flagellum of M. usitatus is made up of six sub-segments, whereas that of T. palmi consists of five sub-segments. Seven morphological sensilla types, including Böhm bristle (BB), sensilla campaniformia (Sca), three types of sensilla basiconica (Sb1, Sb2 and Sb3), two types of sensilla chaetica (Sch1 and Sch2), sensilla styloconica (Sst), sensilla trichodea (St), and sensilla cavity (Scav), were recorded in both species. The scape and pedicels exhibited Sch1, BB and Sca. The flagellum exhibited two types of Sch, three types of Sb, St, Sst and Scav. Based on these results, the putative function of the sensilla of M. usitatus and T. palmi are also discussed.

scholarly journals Ultrastructure of the Olfactory Sensilla across the Antennae and Maxillary Palps of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Zhao Liu ◽  
Ting Hu ◽  
Huai-Wang Guo ◽  
Xiao-Fei Liang ◽  
Yue-Qing Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Fruit Fly ◽  
Bactrocera Dorsalis ◽  
Olfactory Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Host Seeking ◽  
Olfactory Organs ◽  
Maxillary Palps

The sensilla on the antennae and maxillary palps are the most important olfactory organs, via which the insect can perceive the semiochemicals to adjust their host seeking and oviposition behaviors. The oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a major agricultural quarantine pest infesting more than 250 different fruits and vegetables. However, the sensilla involved in olfaction have not been well documented even though a variety of control practices based on chemical communication have already been developed. In this study, the ultrastructure of the sensilla, especially the olfactory sensilla on the antennae and maxillary palps of both males and females, were investigated with field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Three types of olfactory sensillum types including trichodea, basiconica, and coeloconica, and two non-olfactory sensilla including both chaetica and microtrichia, were observed. Each of these three types of olfactory sensilla on the antennae of B. dorsalis were further classified into two subtypes according to the morphology and number of receptor cells. For the first time, the pores on the sensilla trichodea and basiconica cuticular wall were observed in this species, suggesting they are involved in semiochemical perception. This study provides new information on B. dorsalis olfaction, which can be connected to other molecular, genetic, and behavioral research to construct an integral olfactory system model for this species.

scholarly journals The variability of antennal sensilla in Naucoridae (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nowińska ◽  
Jolanta Brożek
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Morphological Diversity ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Sensory Modalities ◽  
Terrestrial Insects ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractThe morphology and distribution of sensilla on the surface of the antennae of the naucorids’ species were studied via scanning electron microscopy. Eleven types of sensilla were identified regarding specific sensory modalities, based on their cuticular morphology. Cuticle morphology identifies five types of sensilla trichodea, four types of sensilla basiconica, one type of sensillum coeloconicum and sensillum ampullaceum. Three new types of mechanosensitive sensilla were found. Moreover, the morphological diversity between the antennae allowed the distinction of ten different antennal types that correspond to different sensillar sets. The sensilla found in Naucoridae share similarities with the sensilla of other nepomorphan taxa, as well as of terrestrial insects. However, no sensillar synapomorphy was found between Naucoridae and Aphelocheiridae.

Ultrastructure of Female Antennal Sensilla of an Endoparasitoid Wasp,Quadrastichus mendeliKim & La Salle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae)

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zong-You Huang ◽  
Yu-Jing Zhang ◽  
Jun-Yan Liu ◽  
Zhen-De Yang ◽  
Wen Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Host Location ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Sensory Receptors ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Internal Morphology ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Host Detection

AbstractThe antennal sensilla of femaleQuadrastichus mendeliKim & La Salle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) were observed with scanning and transmission electron microscopy in this study. The antenna ofQ. mendeliwas geniculate, and the flagellum was composed of seven subsegments. Six distinct types of sensory receptors were observed, including sensilla basiconic capitate peg, sensilla böhm, sensilla chaetica, sensilla campaniformia, sensilla placodea and sensilla trichodea. Sensilla basiconic capitate pegs were found on the flagellomeres, and Böhm sensilla were found on the basal part of scape and the pedicel. Two morphological subtypes of sensilla chaetica were found on the antennae, and sensilla campaniformia were only found on the pedicel. Sensilla placodea were divided into two morphological subtypes that were found on the flagellomeres. Sensilla trichodea were found on the 2nd–6th flagellomere. By comparison to existing antennal sensilla, it was found that sensilla basiconic capitate peg, sensilla chaetica, sensilla placodea and sensilla trichodea were the most common sensilla of the parasitoids of Eulophidae. The external and internal morphology, types, number, distribution, length, and width of these sensilla were described, and their possible functions are discussed in conjunction with the host-detection behavior. Future studies on the host location mechanisms inQ. mendeliwill be facilitated by these observations.

Female antennal sensilla of Epidinocarsis lopezi and Leptomastix dactylopii (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of pseudococcid mealybugs

1996 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 710-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan van Baaren ◽  
Roger Barbier ◽  
Jean-Pierre Nénon
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Host Discrimination ◽  
Ecological Context ◽  
Epidinocarsis Lopezi ◽  
Olfactory Sensilla ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Ultrathin Sections ◽  
Leptomastix Dactylopii

Antennal sensilla were compared in females of two encyrtid Hymenoptera, Epidinocarsis lopezi and Leptomastix dactylopii, parasitoids of adults and larvae of Pseudococcidae. The external morphology of these sensilla was studied using scanning electron microscopy and their ultrastructure observed under transmission electron microscopy using ultrathin sections. Female antennae have seven different types of sensilla, morphologically very similar in the two species: trichoid sensilla, which are putative mechanosensilla, sensilla chaetica types 1 and 2, which are presumably contact chemosensilla, and sensilla chaetica types 3 and 4, basiconic sensilla, and placoid sensilla, which are all presumed to be olfactory sensilla. Sensilla chaetica types 2 and 4 are thought to be directly involved in host discrimination. The only differences between the two species are in the number and distribution of some types of sensilla. These differences might be related to the varied tritrophic ecological context of the two species rather than to their similar biology.

Ultrastructure of antennal sensilla of female Ceratosolen solmsi marchali (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Agaonidae: Agaoninae)

2009 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
pp. 463-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongbo Li ◽  
Pei Yang ◽  
Yanqiong Peng ◽  
Darong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Sensory Neurons ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Basiconic Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Transmission Electron

AbstractFig-pollinating wasps are phytophagous wasps that mainly use olfaction to locate their fig (Ficus L., Moraceae) hosts. To provide a morphological framework for studying agaonid olfaction, we examined the antennal sensilla of female Ceratosolen solmsi marchali Mayr by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. We identified and characterized (ultrastructure, distribution, abundance, and position) 13 types of sensilla: multiporous placoid sensilla (types 1 and 2), basiconic sensilla (types 1 and 2), basiconic capitate peg sensilla, sensilla chaetica (types 1–3), sensilla trichodea, sensilla coeloconica (types 1–3), and one specialized sensillum regarded as a sensillum obscurum. We suggest that five types are chemoreceptors because they are porous and innervated by multiple sensory neurons. Sensilla coeloconica type 1 may also function as chemoreceptors, based on external morphology. Other sensilla may be involved in mechanoreception, thermo- and (or) hygro-reception, or pressure detection. We discuss our results in relation to the lifestyle of C. solmsi marchali.

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