pronotum

American  

[proh-noh-tuhm] / proʊˈnoʊ təm /

noun

plural

pronota

1. the dorsal sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.

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pronotum British  

/ prəʊˈnəʊtəm /

noun

1. the notum of the prothorax of an insect

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Etymology

Origin of pronotum

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; pro- ¹, notum

Example Sentences

The light proceeds from a pair of conspicuous smooth ovoid spots on the pronotum and from an area beneath the base of the abdomen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

Lateral lobes: the deflexed portions of pronotum that cover the sides of pro-thorax in many Orthoptera: in certain Hymenoptera, lie on each side of the parapsidal furrows of mesoscutum and = scapulae.

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

The pronotum and elytra are often adorned with bright colours or metallic lustre, and marked with stripes or spots.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

Sub-cristate: with a moderately elevated ridge or keel on pronotum, in Orthoptera.

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

In the curious little Tingidae, whose integuments exhibit a pattern of network-like ridges, the feet are two-segmented and the scutellum is hidden by the pronotum.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various