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Stick insect body parts-Anatomy (Achrioptera manga-female) - Dorsal View

     F24      F22    F20   F19  F18   F17     F16    F15    F14        F13        F12        F11        F10         F9          F8           F7           F6       F5        F4       F3     F2   F1

Antennae-2.JPG

Pedicle

Scape

       F23      F21                                                       

SCAPE is the first segment of the antennae and situated into a socket to move the antennae. PEDICLE is the second segment and contains the JOHNSTON'S ORGAN to detect motion in the flagillum. The antenna is covered with minute sensory hairs called  SENSORY SETAE to detect it's surroundings.

Head and eyes.JPG
PSG 327 Achrioptera manga-Female mouthparts.JPG

Labrum - Upper & Lower lip

Labium

x2 Maxillary palps

  x2 Labual palps

 Glossa

   Paraglossa

   Mandible

PSG 327 Achrioptera manga-female lateral view.JPG

Phasmid Phanatic's

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