The dorsal plate of the prothorax in insects. See Illust. of Coleoptera.

Dorsal plate on first thoracic segment behind the head of an insect ( loc. cit.).

Dorsal sclerite of the prothorax, which overlaps the sides of the thorax so as to be upside-down U-like; the pronotum usually is more or less loosely articulated with the mesothorax (see also lateral panel of the pronotum). [drawing][drawing

part of a ladybug's body, located just behind the head, that helps hide and protect the head

The region of an insectâ€(tm)s body immediately behind the head.