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Agriculture · Q470

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 470

Q470

Fan-like Antenna is present in

A.
Ant
B.
Dung roller
C.
Strepsipterans
Answer
D.
Male mosquito

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Fan-like Antenna is present in Strepsipterans.
The Strepsiptera are an order of insects with eleven extant families that include about 600 described species.
The Stylopidae have four-segmented tarsi and four- to six-segmented antennae, with the third segment having a lateral process. Males of the Strepsiptera have wings, legs, eyes, and antennae.
The hindwings are generally fan-shaped, and have strongly reduced venation. The antennae are flabellate, and are covered in specialized chemoreceptors.