Metaventrite Process Colour

Locating the metaventrite process

The metaventrite process is an anterior extension of the metaventrite, a plate between the mid and hind legs. The process is located between the midcoxae.

Figure 1. Ventral view of Anoplognathus Move cursor over image to locate character.

Photo Figure 1 © Kindi Smith, Australian Museum

Metaventrite process colour

Colours are best examined in natural light. The main part of the process is considered here as the tip may be different.

There are three states

1. dark green to black, often metallic (Figure 2A)

2. pale green (Figure 2B)

3. brown (Figure 2C)

Figure 2. Ventral view of metaventrite process. Move cursor over small image to view larger image

scale bar equals 1mm
Photos Figure 2 © Kindi Smith, Australian Museum

Copyright © Australian Museum 2016
Authors: Chris Reid & Kindi Smith