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; see origin at 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

Transverse sulci: the transverse grooves of pronotum in many Orthoptera.

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

The Membracidae are remarkable on account of the backward prolongation of the pronotum into a process or hood-like structure which may extend far behind the tail-end of the abdomen.

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

Posterior lateral margins: in Orthoptera, extend from base of pronotum downward to the posterior angle of sides.

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