Proleg

[prәuleg]

Definition

(n.) One of the fleshy legs found on the abdominal segments of the larvae of Lepidoptera, sawflies, and some other insects. Those of Lepidoptera have a circle of hooks. Called also proped, propleg, and falseleg.

Edited by Jeanne

Definition

n. one of the abdominal limbs of the larv?of insects.

Edited by Clifford