metanotum

plural metanota

1. biologyThe dorsal portion of the metathorax of insects

   1 more example

   Metanotum shining, indistinctly punctured at the base in the centre, the sides closely punctured; the areola large, obliquely narrowed at the base, its apex open, there are 2 lateral areas, both widely open at the base on the outerside; the posterior median area bears about 10 stout, transverse keels; on its apical outerside is a triangular area; the spiracular is bounded on the outerside by a distinct keel .

   1906, Records of the Albany Museum - Volume 1, page 314