Weevils - Entomological Society of Canada

Glossary
antennae The paired, segmented sensory organs, borne one on each
side of the head or rostrum.
antennal club The termal or distal segments (usually 3 and often
enlarged) of the antenna.
carina (pl. carinae) An elevated ridge or keel; may be weakly to
strongly elevated.
coxa (pl. coxae) The basal segment of the leg, by which it is attached
to the body.
disc The central upper surface of any part; in Curculionoidea usually
refers to the central portion ofthe pronotum or elytra.
dorsum Referring to the upper surface.
el5rtra The anterior chitinous wings of Coleoptera, serving as
coverings to the hind wings and meeting in a straight line down the
middle of the dorsum in repose.
epipleura (pl. epipleuron) The deflexed or inflexed portion of the
elytra, immediately below the edge; the entire bent-under margin of
the elytra.
epipleural carina An elevated ridge marking the margin of the
epipleura.
episternum The anterior and larger thoracic sclerite between the
sternum (ventral region) and the notum (dorsal region).
epistomal margin The usually elevated lower border of the head
above the mandibles.
femur (pl. femora) The third major segment of the leg, usually the
stoutest segment, bearing the tibia at its distal end.
frons That portion of the head generally between the eyes.
geniculate Abruptly bent in an obtuse angle.
gular Of or pertaining to the underside of the head or gula.
gular suture(s) A single or double line on the underside of the head
in Curculionoidea, indicating the joining of the genae or cheeks.
humerus (pl. humeri) The basal exterior angle of the elytra,
frequently elevated or produced, absent in wingless forms.
integument The cuticle of the insect body.
interstria (pl. interstriae) The longitudinal space between two
stria.
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