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Elytron

Paropsisterna sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Description:

The internal surface of this beetle wing cover reveals pitting extending through the elytron and the extended flange and fold under the ventral surface which is called the epipleura.

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PublishedMay 8, 2014

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