10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELYTRA»
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elytra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
elytra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Encyclopedia of Entomology
Alticinae, Galerucinae (both Chrysomelidae) and Bruchidae sometimes show
only an exposed pygidium, with only a small shortening of the elytra. Some
beetle families are exclusively brachelytral, as is the Lymexylidae, but they fly
very well, ...
2
Polychaetes & Allies: The Southern Synthesis
The paired elytra are attached to prominent elytrophores arising from the
notopodia of segments 2, 4, 5 and 7 and then on alternate segments on the
anterior part of the body, with variable distributions posteriorly. The number of
pairs of elytra ...
Pamela L. Beesley, Graham J. B. Ross, Christopher J. Glasby, 2000
3
Encyclopaedia Britannica: Or, A Dictionary of Arts, ...
Elytra marginated. cealed ander the shield of the thorax. Green. I. Native of
Europe ; frequently met with on thistles, and on a variety of plants. The larva is
depressed, and furnished with six feet ; it is armed with acute lateral prickles, and
has a ...
4
Transactions of the South African Philosophical Society
Upper side black, no scales on the prothorax ; elytra occasionally with two narrow
, elongate patches of whitish scales on each side . . ursus. Prothorax with a snpra
-lateral narrow band of glowing red scales on each side ; posterior part of elytra ...
Royal Society of South Africa, 1902
5
Introduction to California Beetles
Wings The most prominent and characteristic feature of nearly all beetles is their
thick and leathery wing covers, known collectively as elytra (fig. 11). Separately
each wing cover is called an elytron. The elytra meet along the elytral suture, the
...
Arthur V. Evans, James N. Hogue, 2004
6
The Biomechanics of Insect Flight: Form, Function, Evolution
Contributions of elytra and tegmina to aerodynamic force production are of
particular interest because of the apparent conflict between structural and
aerodynamic roles. Flapping of heavy structures designed for physical protection
is unlikely ...
7
The Genus Calosoma: Including Studies of Seasonal Histories, ...
Elytra deeply striate, with blue border 1 . externum . Elytra smooth, with a few
punctures on the basal half 2. macrum. Elytra with series of fine punctures 3.
protractum. Thorax narrowed behind, sides not flattened; elytra deeply striate.
Elytra ...
Albert Franklin Burgess, Charles Walter Collins, 1917
8
A Manual of British Coleoptera, Or Beetles: Containing a ...
195 Dull brassy-green : mouth ochreous ; sides of the thorax red ; elytra
pubescent, apex tawny red ; margins of abdominal segments slightly edged with
red ; tarsi pale ; antennae pale, with a black line above : <? with the tip of the
elytra ...
James Francis Stephens, 1839
9
The Cerambycidae of North America: Taxonomy and ...
Antennae always black; pronotum with two longitudinal dark stripes; elytra
yellowish with black markings; abdomen with margins of last ventral segment
usually expanded. Length, 10-17 mm. Eastern North America famelica Antennae
always ...
Earle Gorton Linsley, John A. Chemsak, 1961
10
The transactions of the Linnean Society of London
7 10 11 Bohemani | Thorax red 3 [ Thorax black or piceous 4 2 f Elytra with rows
of pubescence ruptus. I Elytra without rows of pubescence posticus. f Elytra black
niger. \ Elytra marked more or less with red 5 Elytra with the red disposed along ...
Linnean Society (London), 1864
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELYTRA»
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elytra is used in the context of the following news items.
Invasive Species: Emerald Ash Borer. Saving Ash Trees, One Decoy …
After trying 3-D printing and failing to ensnare the males, entomologists realized that the insects are looking for the fine structure of the elytra, ... «Nature World News, Jul 15»
The Oriental Beetle
They can range from light tan to dark brown and many have alternating dark and light line patterns on the wing covers (elytra). After emerging in ... «Wxedge.com, Jul 15»
Insect decoys could protect ash trees
This approach, does not replicate the fine structure of the elytra, the hardened forewing of the insect, which is apparently necessary to attract ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
Monday in Edinburgh – What's On Today
(1) Lynn Windsor: Elytra; (2) Robert Maguire OBE FRSA: Intersections and Balances – a showcase of abstract sculpture created by the ... «The Edinburgh Reporter, Jun 15»
Absurd Creature of the Week: This Beetle Uses Its Poop as a Shield …
Their elytra, the wing covers that make a beetle a beetle, have a very special structure. “Think of a parking garage, with a roof and a floor and ... «Wired, Jun 15»
Bee mimics: Buzz worse than their sting
In the case of beetles that mimic bees, you should be able to pick out the beetle's elytra, or the hard shell of the overwing. And in the case of ... «BurlingtonFreePress.com, Jun 15»
Focusing in on arthropods of the West
Their elytra, or hardened wing covers, are reduced to short, petal-shaped nubs. Some oil beetles in the genus Meloe, such as those pictured ... «High Country News, Jun 15»
Easy, Tigers
Like most beetles, their front wings, or elytra, are tough shields encasing and protecting their delicate folded-up hind flight wings. The top of the ... «North Coast Journal, Jun 15»
Haute horlogerie meets haute couture
Around 60 beetles (all collected after a natural death) are required in total to provide the elytra (the colourful forewings) for each dial. «World Tempus, Jun 15»
Wichita Falls speller falls in third round
They stumbled on Zamzummin (aboriginal giants), elliptocites (red blood cells), and elytra (insect wings). Only four spellers fell in Round 2 but ... «Times Record News, May 15»
