Leptodiaptomus sicilis

Female

Females have large, triangular metasomal wings. At various times throughout the year, females will also carry egg sacs. Eggs are smaller than those of Leptodiaptomus minutus, and egg sacs are typically less densely packed than those of Skistodiaptomus oregonensis.

Micrograph of Leptodiaptomus sicilis prosome

Male

Micrograph of Leptodiaptomus sicilis male

Micrograph of Leptodiaptomus sicilis male antennule

Micrograph of Leptodiaptomus sicilis male antennule hinge