Definition:
The
area that is delimited laterally distally and proximally by the sclerites that are connected to the distal
margin of the
prementum and receive the site of insertion of the
premento-paraglossal muscle.
written by: Popovici, O. A., I. Mikó, K. Seltmann, and A. R. Deans. 2012. The maxillo-labial complex in Sparasion (Platygastroidea: Platygastridae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research in prep.
Relationships / properties:
The posterior glossal plate is a sclerite.
posterior glossal plate by Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
posterior glossal plate by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
subligular sclerite by Prentice, M. A. 1998. The comparative morphology and phylogeny of Apoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) Thesis (Ph D in Entomology)--University of California, Berkeley..
subligular plate by Snodgrass, R. E. 1942. The skeleto-muscular mechanisms of the honey bee. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections 103:1-120.
posterior lingual plate by Duncan, C. D. 1939. A contribution to the biology of North American vespine wasps. Stanford University Publications, Biological Sciences 8:1-233.
posterior lingual plate 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.
posterior glossal plate by Ronquist, F., and G. Nordlander. 1989. Skeletal morphology of an archaic cynipoid, Ibalia rufipes (Hymenoptera: Ibaliidae). Entomologica Scandinavica, Supplement 33:1-60.
alternative definition added about 11 years ago by Istvan Miko
The sclerite that is located ventrally of the paraglossae and is composed of two fused posterior glossal sclerites.
Reference: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added over 14 years ago by Andy Deans
The sclerite present ventrally to the paraglossae.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
Cross reference:
None provided.
comment added about 14 years ago by Matt Yoder
when this structure is represented by a pair of sclerites they are termed the posterior glossal sclerites
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added about 11 years ago by Istvan Miko
The sclerite that is median, is located proximoventrally on the glossa and receives the site of insertion of the premento-paraglossal muscles.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L., and I. Miko. 2010. Curators/Head..
Cross reference:
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