The acrosticals are irregularly paired, with numerous accessory setulae between the rows; the lower calypters protrude distinctly beyond the margin of the upper;[…].
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Calypter
Synonyms for "calypter" (7 found)
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2 entriesanterior calypterposterior calypter
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5 entriesanterior calyptercalypter margincalypterous flyposterior calypterwing calypter
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The wings are hyaline and slightly smoky yellowish, while the calypters and wing fringes are pale yellowish (Steyskal, 1980).
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Traditionally this taxon^([Schizophora]) is subdivided into Calyptratae and Acalyptratae, based respectively on the strong or reduced development of the lower calypter.
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