Petiole (insect anatomy) a pedicel, but in entomology, that term is more correctly reserved for the second segment of the antenna; while in arachnology, 'pedicel' is the accepted term to define the constriction between the cephalothorax and abdomen of spiders. The plump portion of the abdomen posterior to the petiole (and postpetiole in the Myrmicinae) is called the gaster. The structure of the petiole is an easy way to visually classify ants, because the major subfamilies of Formicidae have structural differences: some ants have two-segmented petioles, while others have a single-segmented petiole. Petiole may also be used in the context of wing veins,
Insect Surfers by instrumental fuzz guitar pioneer Davie Allan, whom Arnson credits as a major musical influence. Also released in 1996 was Rhino Records 4-CD history of surf music, "Cowabunga! The Surf Box", which cemented Insect Surfers’ role in the development of the genre with the inclusion of their classic track "Polaris". In January 2002, Insect Surfers shared a two-day bill with Peter Case, John Doe, George Sarah’s string trio, and other musicians at the Grand Opening Fiesta for Rhino Records’ new store near Westwood Village in Los Angeles. In 2003, the Insect Surfers released their CD "Mojave Reef", showcasing cover art