th the edge: the inflexed portions of the pronotum are
sometimes called prothoracic epipleura: as generally used, the term is
incorrectly applied to the entire bent under margin of the elytra.

Epipleural fold: the raised lower edge of the epipleura: see hypomera.

Epiplooen: see caul.

Epipygium: the dorsal arch of the last abdominal segment.

Episternites: the upper pair of corneous appendages forming the
ovipositor in grasshoppers.

Episternum: the anterior and larger lateral thoracic sclerite between
the sternum and notum.

Epistoma -is: the lower face between the mouth and eyes: that sclerite
immediately behind or above the labrum, whether it be clypeus or an
intermediate piece: in Diptera, that part of the face between the front
and the labrum; the oral margin and an indefinite space immediately
contiguous thereto and so = peristoma: in Odonata; = clypeus: =
hypostoma.

Epithelium: the layer of cells which covers a surface or lines a cavity.

Epizoa: insects that infest the body surface of animals.

Epizooetic: living or parasitic on animals from the outside or on the
surface.

Epomiae: the elevated margin of an oblique furrow in the propleurae
for the reception of the front femora; Hymenoptera.

Epupillate: an ocellate spot included by a colored ring, but destitute of
a pupil or central spot.

Equal: of the same length, size or shape: the superfices when they are
without inequalities.

Equitant: laminated: folding one upon the other.

Erect: standing upright; not necessarily perpendicular.

Erectile: capable of being erected; applied to an appendage, a hair or
other process, or to any tissue which may be distended and made
rigid.

Erecto-patent: the wings of Hesperids when at rest; primaries erect,
secondaries horizontal.

Eremochaetus: Diptera in which there is a general absence of bristles.

Ergatandrous: applied to ants with worker-like males.

Ergatogynous: applied to ants with worker-like females.

Ergatoid: sexually capable, wingless ants, resembling workers.

Ericeticolous: living in poor, sandy or gravelly places.

Eroded -sus: gnawed; a margin with irregular teeth and
emarginations.

Eruca: broadly a larva: more specifically a caterpillar.

Eruciform: like a caterpillar in form or appearance.

Erucina: the caterpillar-like larvae of sawflies and the like.

Erucivorous: a feeder on caterpillars; said of parasites.

Erythrinus: red; nearly arterial blood-red: carmine, a li