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Haltere
When I took this photo, I didn't know much about the anatomy of a fly. I was particularly intrigued by the yellow bit sticking out of the side of the fly. I found that this is an Haltere.
Halteres are amazing! They are actually little wings that vibrate as the normal wings vibrate. They use the same principles as a gyroscope to provide stability to the fly. These Halteres also help the fly sense movement, much like the gyroscopes in the flight instruments of an airplane. At the base of a Haltere, the fly has a sensory organ that allows them to feel movement from the oscillating gyroscope.
These Halteres provide balance and guidance information. Without these, flies would not be able perform the spectacular aerobatics that we see every day.
Haltere
When I took this photo, I didn't know much about the anatomy of a fly. I was particularly intrigued by the yellow bit sticking out of the side of the fly. I found that this is an Haltere.
Halteres are amazing! They are actually little wings that vibrate as the normal wings vibrate. They use the same principles as a gyroscope to provide stability to the fly. These Halteres also help the fly sense movement, much like the gyroscopes in the flight instruments of an airplane. At the base of a Haltere, the fly has a sensory organ that allows them to feel movement from the oscillating gyroscope.
These Halteres provide balance and guidance information. Without these, flies would not be able perform the spectacular aerobatics that we see every day.