Epiphysis tibialis

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In various large groups of insects , such as butterflies , the epiphysis tibialis is a curved extension on the inside of the anterior tibia . This is densely covered with bristles and is used to clean the sensors .

supporting documents

  • Lajos Zombori, Henrik Steinmann: Dictionary of Insect Morphology. In: Handbuch der Zoologie; Volume 4 Arthropoda: Insecta, Volume 34, de Gruyter 1999, ISBN 3110148986