humeral sclerite [FBbt_00004734]
An anteriorly located sclerite of the wing hinge, closely associated with the anterior arm of the 1st axillary sclerite (FBbt:00004738). It is immediately distal to the tegula (FBbt:00004730) and its distal end as associates with the proximal end of the costal vein.
humeral sclerite
ID: FBbt_00004734
Adult Anatomy
An anteriorly located sclerite of the wing hinge, closely associated with the anterior arm of the 1st axillary sclerite (FBbt:00004738). It is immediately distal to the tegula (FBbt:00004730) and its distal end as associates with the proximal end of the costal vein.
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- develops from: presumptive humeral sclerite
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| humeral plate | exact synonym | Bryant, 1975 |
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