Definition of Prescutum. Meaning of Prescutum. Synonyms of Prescutum

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Definition of Prescutum

Prescutum
Prescutum Pre*scu"tum, n.; pl. Prescuta. [NL. See Pr[ae]-, and Scutum.] (Zo["o]l.) The first of the four pieces composing the dorsal part, or tergum, of a thoracic segment of an insect. It is usually small and inconspicuous.

Meaning of Prescutum from wikipedia

- (comb-like). There is a distinct V-shaped suture between the mesonotal prescutum and scutum (near the level of the wing bases). The wings are monochromatic...
- Notum: 1. prescutum, 2. scutum, 3. scutellum Pleuron: 4. propleuron, 5. mesopleuron, 6. metapleuron Sternum: 7. prosternum, 8. mesosternum, 9. metasternum...
- spots. If the body is black, there are coloured bands on the abdomen. The prescutum has three stripes. The proboscis (rostrum) is short and the antennae are...
- alternating dark brown and tannish-yellow striping. Between the mesonotal prescutum and the scutum there is a V-shaped suture distinctive to all Limoniinae...
- strengthening ridges and commonly divide the plate into three areas: the anterior prescutum, the scutum, and the smaller posterior scutellum. The lateral pleural...
- facing slightly inwards back towards the mesonotum. Between the mesonotal prescutum and the scutum there is a V-shaped suture distinctive to all Limoniinae...
- (Rhipidia). There is a distinct V-shaped suture between the mesonotal prescutum and scutum (near the level of the wing bases). The wings are monochromatic...