Japanese Journal of Entomology (New Series)
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Volume 19, Issue 4
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  • X-ray micro CT observation for internal structure of insects
    Yuta Nakase, Shûhei Nomura, Masami Edahiro, Takashi Kushibiki
    2016 Volume 19 Issue 4 Pages 139-144
    Published: October 05, 2016
    Released on J-STAGE: April 25, 2019
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.20848/kontyu.19.4_139
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    X-ray computed microtomography (micro CT) observations were performed to obtain detailed three-dimensional images of a stylopized wasp, Vespa simillima Smith, 1868 by Xenos moutoni (du Buysson, 1903). The sample was stained by iodine 1% in ethanol 99% solution for contrast enhancement. The internal structure of wasp and endoparasitic strepsipterans were well observed. The muscle, digestive organ and sting of the wasp, muscle and other structures in strepsipteran male puparium, and particles of eggs in strepsipteran female body were easily recognized in the reconstructed three-dimensional images. While the thin portions such as wing film and fine hairs on wasp body were lacked in the reconstructed three-dimensional images.

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