Clypeus

[klipiәs]

(noun.) a shield-like plate on the front of an insect's head.

Checked by Cindy--From WordNet

(n.) The frontal plate of the head of an insect.

Edited by Adrian

n. the shield-like part of an insect's head.—adjs. Clyp′ēal Clyp′ēate Clyp′ēiform in the shape or form of a shield.

Typed by Irwin