Definition:
The
area that is located posteriorly on the
mesoscutellum and is delimited anteriorly by the
frenal line.
written by: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
Relationships / properties:
frenum by Graham, M. W. R. 1969. The Pteromalidae of northwestern Europe (Hym, Chalcidoidea). Bulletin of the British Museum of Natural History, Entomology Supplement 16:1-908.
frenal area by Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
frenum by Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
alternative definition added over 13 years ago by Istvan Miko
Posteriorly differentiated region of the scutellum anterior to any marginal rim that is
delineated by a transverse carina, groove, row of foveae, or other change of sculpture;
sometimes called the frenal area.
Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference:
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alternative definition added almost 14 years ago by Istvan Miko
In Chalcidoidea the transverse line on the scutellum that delineates a posterior portion of the scutellum, the frenal area.
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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