insect antennae Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the defining feature of Aristate antennae?
Last segment enlarged with a conspicuous dorsal bristle called arista
Example: houseflies
Describe Pectinate antennae.
Comblike structure
Example: male click beetles
What are Bi-pectinate antennae characterized by?
Two margins toothed like a comb
Example: Certain species of moth
What is the structure of Capitate antennae?
Enlarged terminal segment
Example: sap beetles
Define Clavate antennae.
Clubbed shape with segments gradually increasing in size
Example: lady bird beetles
What describes Filiform antennae?
Threadlike structure
Examples: cockroach, grasshoppers, crickets
What is unique about Geniculate antennae?
Elbowed with the first segment long and succeeding segments small, angled
Examples: ants, bees, chalcid wasps
Describe Lamellate antennae.
Leaflike structure
Examples: june beetles
What is the characteristic of Moniliform antennae?
Beadlike structure
Example: termites
Define Plumose antennae.
Feathery with most segments having whorls of long hairs
Example: Mosquitoes
What describes Serrate antennae?
Saw-like structure
Example: Female click beetles
What is a notable feature of Setaceous antennae?
Last segment bears an elongated terminal style or fingerlike extensions known as the ‘style’
Examples: dragonfly
