A Simple, Rapid Technique for the Inflation of the Endophallus, with Particular Focus on the Curculionoidea (Coleoptera)

摘要

A simple, rapid technique is presented for the eversion of the endophallus in the Curculionoidea. The endophallus is inflated using the introduction of a viscous gel from a syringe inserted in the base of the median lobe, which is held in place by Pierse corneal forceps. This relatively time-efficient technique works on a wide size range and taxonomic diversity within the Curculionoidea.