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 shape

There are three states

1. triangular with sharp (acute) tip, lateral margins straight or slightly convex. In this type the apex is rarely extended relative to the base (Figure 2A)

2. elongate triangular with blunt (rounded) tip, lateral margins straight or slightly concave. In this type the apex is usually extended relative to the triangular base - (Figure 2B)

3. ovate, sides and apex strongly rounded (Figure 2C)

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

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