Submitted by Ralph Harbach on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 18:47
Abbreviation:
VIII-Te
Definition:
The tergum of abdominal segment VIII. In female mosquitoes, variable in shape; usually more or less trapezoidal; setose apically; scales present or absent.
Synonyms:
eighth tergite, tergite of eighth segment, tergite of segment eight, tergite VIII