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Accessory carinae: in Orthoptera the lateral carinae of the face.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Median longitudinal carinae: on the metanotum of Hymenoptera, extend one on each side of the middle.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Angular area: Hym.; the posterior of the three areas on the metanotum between the lateral and pleural carinae; = 3rd pleural area.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Carinulate: a surface with small and rather numerous carinae.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Spiracular area: the anterior of the three areas between lateral and pleural carinae on the metanotum of some Hymenoptera: =first pleural area.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.