haltere

halter (ˈhæltə)

/ (ˈhæltɪə) /

nounplural halteres (hælˈtɪəriːz)

one of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight: Also called: balancer

Origin of haltere

C18: from Greek haltēres (plural) hand-held weights used as balancers or to give impetus in leaping, from hallesthai to leap

Words Nearby haltere

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How to use haltere in a sentence

haltere large, inflated, sac-like; bearing four curling set.
An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New Zealand | W. M. Maskell
Calypter: Diptera; the alula or squama when it covers the haltere.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
Pre-halter: a membranous scale in front of the true haltere of a fly.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

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