alternative definition added almost 15 years ago by Istvan Miko
Propleural elevator of the head; originates from the propleuron and has two bands- 1) the median band that originates from the propleural epicoxal sulcus, and 2) the lateral band that originates from the anterior part of the lateral propleural area; the tendon of the propleuro-postoccipital muscle extends lateral to the cervical prominence.
Reference: Mikó, I., L. Vilhelmsen, N. F. Johnson, L. Masner , and Z. Pénzes. 2007. Morphology of Scelionidae (Hymenoptera: Platygastroidea): head and mesosoma. Zootaxa 1571:1-78.
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