Abstract:

Antennal sensilla ultrastructure, type and distribution of the buprestid, Buprestis fairmairei Thery, were studied using scanning electron microscope. The serrate antenna of Buprestis fairmairei consists of the scape, pedicel and 9 flagellomeres. Three types of sensilla chaetica, two types of sensilla trichodea, four types of sensilla basiconic and one type of sensilla gemmiformium were distinguished with the shapes and distribution of sensilla. Quantity and distribution of sensilla are different in each segment of antenna.

Key words: Buprestidae, Buprestis fairmairei, antenna, sensilla, ultrastructure