labium

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Elinguata: without a tongue: forms in which the maxillae are connate with the labium: see synista.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

N. test� depress�, alb�, maculis castaneis ornat�; spir� brevissim�; columell� basi crass�, plan�, ad labium interius sinu annex�.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume II or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

The labium, which is divided into three joints, becomes flattened towards the tip, which is square, and ends in two thin membranous lobes, probably endowed with a slight sense of touch.

From Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring)

At the tip of the labium are the labellæ, two little lobes which serve to guide the piercing organs.

From Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases by Doane, Rennie Wilbur

Breast-bone: in Cecidomyid larvae; a horny, more or less elongate process of the under side behind the mouth opening, supposed to represent the labium = anchor process.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.