Metanotum
Description:
The tergite (= dorsal sclerite) of the metathorax. The metanotum may be present, reduced, or obliterated. The metanotal groove often represents the last vestige of the metanotum on the dorsal alitrunk.
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| Families: | 1 |
| Genera: | 37 |
| Species: | 197 |
| Specimens: | 67484 |
| Localities: | 13 |
| SEM images: | 3382 |
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| Videos: | 0 |
| Last update: | 10 April 2008 |
The tergite (= dorsal sclerite) of the metathorax. The metanotum may be present, reduced, or obliterated. The metanotal groove often represents the last vestige of the metanotum on the dorsal alitrunk.