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SPERM MORPHOLOGY OF TINGIDAE Laporte, 1833 (MIROIDEA: CIMICOMORPHA)
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  • Paulo Henrique Rezende,
  • Dayvson Ayala Costa,
  • Mauricio da Silva Paulo,
  • Glenda Dias,
  • Pietro Lupetti,
  • José Lino-Neto,
  • Romano Dallai
Paulo Henrique Rezende
Universidade Federal de Vicosa Departamento de Entomologia
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Dayvson Ayala Costa
Universidade Federal de Vicosa Departamento de Entomologia
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Mauricio da Silva Paulo
Universidade Federal de Vicosa
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Glenda Dias
Universidade Federal de Vicosa

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Pietro Lupetti
Universita degli Studi di Siena Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita
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José Lino-Neto
Universidade Federal de Vicosa
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Romano Dallai
Universita degli Studi di Siena Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita
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Abstract

Here, we describe for the first time the sperm morphology of Tingidae (Heteroptera). They are small insects presenting lacy patterns on their pronotum and hemielytra and are exclusively phytophagous, with many economically important species. We studied five species of the tribe Tingini (Tinginae): Teleonemia scrupulosa, Vatiga illudens, Gargaphia lunulata, Leptopharsa sp., and Corythucha arcuata. Their spermiogenesis process is similar to other Heteroptera, with some differences in the formation of the centriole adjunct. This structure extends in the anteroposterior spermatid axis, flanking the nucleus, possibly contributing to nucleus remodelling and sperm elongation. The mature sperm of Tingidae is also similar to that of other Heteroptera, with features that corroborate the group’s monophyly. Our data support previous results for their sister family, Miridae, which exhibits some characteristics exclusive to this taxon, not present in Tingidae or other Heteroptera. They also support the sister relationship of the genera Gargaphia and Leptopharsa and suggest closer relationship between Vatiga and Corythucha. Overall, this study sheds light on the sperm ultrastructure of Tingidae and provides information for understanding the evolution and diversity of Heteroptera.
Submitted to Microscopy Research and Technique
30 Jan 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Jan 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
02 Feb 20241st Revision Received
02 Feb 2024Assigned to Editor
02 Feb 2024Submission Checks Completed
02 Feb 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Feb 2024Editorial Decision: Accept