. A manual for the study of insects. Insects. 504 THE STUDY OF INSECTS, tions by a suture which extends transversely a short distance in front of the caudal margin ; the smaller sclerite which borders the posterior coxse in front and often passes between them is called the ante-coxal piece of the metasterum (Fig. 6ii, i6 /^). The openings in the thoracic segments in which the legs are in- serted are termed th^coxal cavities. Much use is made in the classi- fication of beetles of the form of the coxal cavities of the prothorax. When the epimera of the prothorax extend behind the coxse and reach
. A manual for the study of insects. Insects. 504 THE STUDY OF INSECTS, tions by a suture which extends transversely a short distance in front of the caudal margin ; the smaller sclerite which borders the posterior coxse in front and often passes between them is called the ante-coxal piece of the metasterum (Fig. 6ii, i6 /^). The openings in the thoracic segments in which the legs are in- serted are termed th^coxal cavities. Much use is made in the classi- fication of beetles of the form of the coxal cavities of the prothorax. When the epimera of the prothorax extend behind the coxse and reach the prosternum, the coxal cavities are said to be closed (Fig. 612);. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Comstock, John Henry, 1849-1931; Comstock, Anna Botsford, 1854-1930. joint author. Ithaca, N. Y. , Comstock Pub. Co.
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