Definition of litre: A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of water under standard conditions, now equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres (about 1.75 pints): 5 cc is about 5 ml. For details see wWkipedia: Litre and Metre. Views.
The thorax is the midsection of the insect body. It holds the head, legs, wings and abdomen. It is also called mesosoma in other arthropods. It is formed by the prothorax, mesothorax and metathorax and comprises the scutellum; the cervix, a membrane that separates the head from the thorax; and the pleuron, a lateral sclerite of the thorax.
Parts of an Insect (Grasshopper) Head: The anterior part of an insect body with eyes, antennae, and mouthparts. Thorax: The body section after the head, with the legs and wings attached. There are three sections of the thorax: the prothorax, the mesothorax, and the metathorax. Abdomen: The posterior section of the body containing the reproductive and digestive organs.