G. it. Ent., 7 (36): 11-27
April 30, 1994
The larva of Melobasis (Melobasis) vertebralis Carter
(Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
by
M. G. VOLKOVITSH & T. J. HAWKESWOOD
Abstract - The larva of Melobasis vertebralis Carter is described from material collected during August 1985 from the Brisbane area, south-eastern Queensland, Australia. The larva is compared with the described larvae of the Australian genera Anilara and Neocuris (subfamily Buprestinae) and Diadoxus (subfamily Chalcophorinae). Melobasis vertebralis is finally compared with the described larvae of genera of the extra-Australian tribes Kisanthobiini, Anthaxiini and Melanophilini (subfamily Buprestinae).
