Sensilla-morphology
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Kallitaxila
Kallitaxila is a genus of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, tribe Tambiniini. The genus includes Kallitaxila granulata, a polyphagous species that has been introduced to southeastern China, the Philippine islands, and Hawaii, where it has caused significant damage to agricultural and forest ecosystems. Members of this genus possess complex sensory equipment on their heads, including seven distinct types of sensilla on antennae, maxillae, and labium.
Naucoridae
creeping water bugs, saucer bugs
Naucoridae is a family of aquatic predatory true bugs comprising approximately 400 species in 46 genera across five subfamilies. Members are commonly known as creeping water bugs or saucer bugs due to their dorsoventrally flattened, oval body shape. They inhabit freshwater environments worldwide with greatest diversity in tropical regions, ranging from still waters to torrential streams. Most species are lotic, occurring in flowing waters rather than lentic habitats. They are predatory, feeding on other small invertebrates using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Omosita colon
Omosita colon is a sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. The species has been documented across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, and North America. Detailed morphological studies have examined its antennae and mouthpart sensilla, revealing specialized sensory structures associated with its feeding ecology.
Paragnetina media
embossed stonefly, Embossed Stone
Paragnetina media, commonly known as the embossed stonefly, is a predaceous stonefly species in the family Perlidae. It is found in North America, with documented populations in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, and Indiana. The species has been studied for its sensory morphology, particularly the distribution of sensilla on mouthparts and antennae, and its ecological responses to habitat variables including current speed and substrate composition.