alternative definition added almost 12 years ago by Kelly Dew
The sclerite that is located posterior to the second valvifer, is connected to the second valvifer via conjunctiva, and protects the first and second valvulae when they are not used.
Reference: Karlsson, D., and F. Ronquist. 2012. Skeletal Morphology of Opius dissitus and Biosteres carbonarius, with a Discussion of Terminology and Morphological Variation in Opiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). PLoS ONE 7:1-38.
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