Clypeal Apex
Locating the clypeal apex
The clypeus is the anterior part of the head visible in dorsal view, and is separated from the rest of the head by the frontoclypeal suture. The clypeal apex is the anterior margin, which is often reflexed.
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Figure 1. Head of Anoplognathus - dorsal view  |
Figure 2. Head of Anoplognathus - lateral view  |
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Drawings Figures 1 and 2 © Kindi Smith, Australian Museum |
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Clypeal apex
There are two states
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not raised or slightly and not abruptly reflexed (Figure 3A)
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strongly and abruptly reflexed (Figure 3B)
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Figure 3. Head of Anoplognathus - lateral view Move cursor over small image to view larger images  
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scale bar equals 1mm
Photos Figure 3 © Kindi Smith, Australian Museum
Copyright © Australian Museum 2016
Authors: Chris Reid & Kindi Smith