Abstract:

The structure of antennal sensilla of the Scolothrips takahashii were investigated by the scanning electron microscopy ( SEM), The results showed that there are five types of sensilla in both male and female antenna, They were sensilla trichodea, sensilla chaetica, Sensilla basiconc, Sensilla ceratoid and sensilla coeloconicum. The shape of these sensilla and their distribution were described. Their functions were also discussed.