clypeus

American  

[klip-ee-uhs] / ˈklɪp i əs /

noun

plural

clypei

1. the area of the facial wall of an insect's head between the labrum and the frons, usually separated from the latter by a groove.

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clypeus British  

/ ˈklɪpɪəs, ˈklɪpɪˌeɪt /

noun

1. a cuticular plate on the head of some insects between the labrum and the frons

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Other Word Forms

• clypeal
  adjective
• clypeate
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of clypeus

1825–35; < New Latin, special use of Latin clypeus, clipeus round shield

Example Sentences

Afternose: a triangular piece below antennae and above clypeus: see postclypeus.

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

Black; the head and thorax finely and closely punctured, the abdomen delicately so; the face clothed with pale fulvous pubescence, the mandibles with two blunt teeth at their apex; the clypeus shining and strongly punctured.

From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various

Brides: Homoptera; two pieces on the face, one each side of clypeus and lower part of front.

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

The labrum is distinctly defined by a well marked suture, and forms a squarish, knob-like protuberance, and in size is quite large compared to the clypeus.

From Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring)

The labrum, or upper lip, is separated by a deep suture from the clypeus, and is trapezoidal in form.

From Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring)