| As an indication of more extreme transformations, the frequency of the presence of sternopleural bristles on the proximal lateral prothorax and metathorax was also calculated. |
| The upper side of this is the metathorax, and its lower side the postpectus. |
| Most praying mantids have a single midline ear in the ventral metathorax. |
| There is a rather extensive membranous area separating the sterna of the mesothorax and the metathorax. |
| Prothoracic segment a little longer than the mesothorax which, in turn, slightly exceeds the metathorax. |
| In the Neuroptera there is no material or striking difference between the parts of the mesothorax and metathorax. |
