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The seven British species of the family Amphidasyd� are generally to be distinguished by their rather stout abdomens, and the long shaggy hair that covers their thoraces.

From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.

They take such a liking to this fare that, in two or three weeks, the floor of the cage is a knacker's yard strewn with heads and empty thoraces, with torn-off wings and disjointed legs.

From The Wonders of Instinct Chapters in the Psychology of Insects by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

The Greeks made thoraces of hide, hemp, linen, or twisted cord.

From The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883