Chrysomelid males with enlarged mandibles: three new species and a review of occurrence in the family (Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae)

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By Reid C.A.M., Beatson M.
Zootaxa 3619: 79–100, 2013
Cite: 755002 with citation markup [cite:755002]

fascinating info on sexual behavior & dimorphism among chrysomelids summarized on pp. 92-94 (14-19 of the pdf file)
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Contributed by v belov on 28 March, 2013 - 10:38am

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