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Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪtɹˌɒn] (IPA)

Elytron is a term used for the hardened forewing of certain insects, such as beetles. This word has several synonyms that can be used to describe this specific part of an insect's anatomy. Some of these synonyms include tegmen, scutellum, elytridium, and hemelytron. Each of these words is used in the entomological community to describe the parts of an insect's forewing that are responsible for protecting the hindwings. While the word elytron is the most commonly used term, these synonyms may come in handy when discussing specific species or characteristics of different insects.
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Bardistus cibarius, Newman, Entomologist March 1841 Number 5 page 80. Illustration 21 Insects 4. Of a yellowish bay colour, the head, thorax, and basal part of the three first joints of the antennae darker; the elytra soft, margined, with three parallel raised lines, not reaching the tip, the outer is on the side and not so distinct as the other two; there is also a short one running from the base of the elytron near the scutellum, and soon forming a margin to the suture.
"Journals Of Two Expeditions Of Discovery In North-West And Western Australia, Vol. 2 (of 2)"
George Grey

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