Antennae

Instead of the two long segemented antennae most insects have the Blowfly antennae are short and lay in a special cavity in the front of the face. (see portrait)

The antennae are covered with microscopic sense-organs for detecting the faintest odours.

 

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 To see an image of another insect antenna click on the thumbnail.

 

Portrait

Feet

Mouth

Eyes

Wings

Breathing

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