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

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.

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

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

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.