dorsal spur

dorsal spur
1. (G.T.).
2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
In Syrphidae larvae, a pointed spine or ridge-like elevation of the posterior spiracular plate mesad to the circular plate.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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