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The larva of Norfolius (Neuroptera: Nymphidae)
Author(s) -
NEW T.R.,
LAMBKIN K. J.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
systematic entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.552
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1365-3113
pISSN - 0307-6970
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3113.1989.tb00266.x
Subject(s) - neuroptera , biology , instar , larva , zoology , phylogenetic tree , ecology , genetics , gene
The three larval stages of the sole species of Norfolius Navás, N.howensis (Tillyard), are described and figured. Features of possible phylogenetic value are discussed in relation to other known nymphid larvae, and differences between instars are appraised for the first time in the family.