episterna
- plural of episternum.
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Metasternal episterna: sclerite situated on each side of the metasternum, immediately behind the mesosternum epimera.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Metasternal epimera: small sclerite separating the metasternal episterna from the ventral segments.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Mesosternal epimera: in Coleoptera; the narrow pieces separating the meta-sternal from the meta-sternal episterna.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Mesosternal episterna: Coleoptera; on each side of mesosternum between anterior border and epimera; generally separated by a distinct suture.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Maxillary pleurites: the lateral pieces, epimera and episterna of the maxillary segment.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.