Definition:
The evagination that extends along the anterior
margin of the
pronotum and overlaps the head-propectus
articulation.
written by: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
Relationships / properties:
The pronotal flange is part of the cuticle. The pronotal flange is part of the integument. The pronotal flange is part of the pronotum.
pronotal flange by Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993. Hymenoptera of the World: An Identification Guide to Families. Research Branch, Agriculture Canada Publication 1894/E., Ottawa, ON 668 pp.
pronotal collar by Brothers, D. 1975. Phylogeny and classification of the aculeate Hymenoptera, with special reference to Mutillidae. Kansas University Science Bulletin 50:483-648.
pronotal collar by Brothers, D. J., and J. M. Carpenter. 1993. Phylogeny of Aculeatea: Chrysidoidea and Vespoidea. Journal of Hymenoptera Research 2:227-302.
pronotal collar by Evans, H. E. 1964. A synopsis of the American Bethylidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata). Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard 132:1-222.
alternative definition added over 12 years ago by Istvan Miko
The anterior projecting rim of the pronotum; it is often hidden by the head.
Reference: Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993. Hymenoptera of the World: An Identification Guide to Families. Research Branch, Agriculture Canada Publication 1894/E., Ottawa, ON 668 pp.
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