insect wing hair

wing trichome

The posteriorly oriented trichome of a cell of the wing blade. Each cell makes one of these trichomes at its posterior vertex.

Type Organ
Parent Structure insect trichome
Latin Name wing trichome

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the insect wing hair?
The posteriorly oriented trichome of a cell of the wing blade. Each cell makes one of these trichomes at its posterior vertex.
What is the Latin name for the insect wing hair?
The Latin name for the insect wing hair is wing trichome.

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