Proximad: toward the proximal end.
Proximal: that part of an appendage nearest the body: see distal.
Prozona: in Orthoptera, the upper or dorsal surface of prothorax in front of the principal sulcus.
Pruinose: hoary: as if covered with a fine frost or dust.
Pruinous -us: deep blue with a reddish tinge, like a plum [French blue + purple lake].
Psammophilous: living in sandy places.
Pselaphotheca: that part of the pupa which covers the palpi.
Pseudidolum: = nymph: q.v.
Pseudimago: = sub-imago; q.v. Pseud- or Pseudo-: as a prefix means false, spurious, or merely resembling. Pseudo-cellula: = accessory cell: q.v.
Pseudo-chrysalis: the semi-pupa.