[EN] The morphological structure of larvated exoskeleton of Tentyria platyceps STEV. (Col., Tenebrionidae) were described and illustrated, with particular regard to sensory dotation. Specimens proceeding from the South-west of the Iberian peninsula (Seville) and produced in a laboratory, were used for the description. The morphological characteristics of the larvae of T. platyceps and T. mucronata STEV. (other iberian species) were compared and some important characters in taxonomy discussed.

[ES] Se describe e ilustra la estructura del exoesqueleto larvario de Tentyria platyceps STEV. (Col., Tenebrionidae), especialmente la dotación sensorial. Se estudian ejemplares procedentes del sureste de la Península Ibérica (Sevilla), aclimatados en el laboratorio. Se comparan los caracteres morfológicos de larvas de las T. platyceps y T. mucronata STEV. (otra especie ibérica) y se discuten importantes caracteres taxonómicos.

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