Scanning electron microscopic studies of antennal sensilla of adult worker Apis florea F (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Abstract

To cite this version: M Gupta. Scanning electron microscopic studies of antennal sensilla of adult worker Apis florea F (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Summary — The micromorphology of the antennae of the honey bee Apis florea F was studied. The number and distribution of the various types of sensilla were examined. Sensilla observed were sensilla placodea, basiconica, trichodea, ampullacea, coeloconica and campaniformia. Sensilla tri-chodea were found most frequently and were present on all the antennal segments. Sensilla placo-dea and sensilla basiconica were present on 8 distal segments. Sensilla ampullacea and sensilla co-eloconica were present on 5 distal segments while sensilla campaniformia were confined to 7 distal segments. The highest density of sensillae was found on the distal antennel segment. The distribution of different types of sensilla on the antenna resembled that described for other Apis species. Apis florea / antenna / sensilla / morphology / SEM