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There are numerous other instances of very characteristic antennal shapes that immediately identify There are numerous other instances of very characteristic antennal shapes that immediately identify
various insects. In general, insect antennae are classified into seven types or shapes which include: various insects. In general, insect antennae are classified into seven types or shapes which include:
(1) filiform, (2) serrate, (3) setaceous, (4) capitate, (5) aristate, (6) lamellate, and (7) moniliform. (1) filiform, (2) serrate, (3) setaceous, (4) capitate, (5) aristate, (6) lamellate, and (7) moniliform.
California Prionus California Prionus
1 2 Beetle adult 1 2 Beetle adult
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Black Carpet Beetle Black Carpet Beetle
3 4 3 4
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House Fly June Beetle House Fly June Beetle
5 6 5 6
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Subterranean Subterranean
7 Termite Soldier 7 Termite Soldier
cut off an insect’s cut off an insect’s
antennae anD you will antennae anD you will
have a “Deaf-Mute.” have a “Deaf-Mute.”
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