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Description of the immature stages and redescription of Lamprosoma azureum Germar (Chrysomelidae, Lamprosomatinae)

A morphological study of the adult and the immature stages of Lamprosoma azureum Germar, 1824 is presented. The immature stages are described for the first time. Morphological information is discussed and new data included. The immature stages of Lamprosoma azureum are compared with those of L. bicolor Kirby, 1818, L. chorisiae Monrós, 1948, Oomorphoides cupreatus Ba\y, 1873 and O. nigrocoerulus Baly, 1873.

Chrysomelidae; Lamprosoma azureum; morphology; immature stages; adult


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