Definition:
The
anatomical cluster that is composed of the first valvulae, second valvulae, third valvulae, first valvifers, second valvifers and
female T9.
written by: Ernst, A., I. Mikó, and A. R. Deans. 2013. Morphology and function of the ovipositor mechanism in Ceraphronoidea (Hymenoptera: Apocrita). Journal of Hymenoptera Research.
Relationships / properties:
ovipositor by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
stinger by Schmidt, J. 1983. Hymenopteran envenomation. in: Frankie, Gordon W., and Carlton S. Koehler. Urban entomology, interdisciplinary perspectives.. Praeger Publishers. pp.
sting apparatus by Schmidt, J. 1983. Hymenopteran envenomation. in: Frankie, Gordon W., and Carlton S. Koehler. Urban entomology, interdisciplinary perspectives.. Praeger Publishers. pp.
sting by Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
alternative definition added over 9 years ago by Istvan Miko
The anatomical cluster that is composed of the first valvulae, second valvulae, third valvulae, first valvifers and second valvifers .
Reference: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
Cross reference:
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alternative definition added over 12 years ago by Istvan Miko
Composite term for the egg-laying apparatus of females, which consists of the outer
ovipositor sheaths and inner drilling ovipositor stylets, but sometimes used only for the
stylets.
Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference:
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alternative definition added almost 13 years ago by Istvan Miko
In females, a slender, paired and interlocking, saw-like or tubular structure used for laying the eggs or, in Aculeata, for stinging or, in some Ichneumonoidea, for both; it may be concealed or may extend beyond the apex of the body.
Reference: 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.
Cross reference:
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alternative definition added over 15 years ago by Andy Deans
the egg-laying organ formed of the gonopods of the eigth and ninth abdominal segments
Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
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