alternative definition added about 15 years ago by Istvan Miko
The lateral part of a body segment, commonly of a thoracic segment where the pleuron occupies the lateral as well as the ventral areas of the mesothorax and metathorax.
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.
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