haltere

• Nom désignant chacune des petites structures en forme de massue, résultant de la transformation des ailes postérieures, que portent les mouches et autres diptères et qui leur servent d'organes d'équilibre et de stabilisation pendant le vol.

A noun referring to either of the small, club-like structures that are modified hind wings in flies and other dipterous insects, used to maintain balance and stability during flight.

1. Equilibrium organ in fliesC1formalscientific

   One of the modified small hindwings of true flies (order Diptera), used by the insect for balance and stabilization during flight.

   balancier (organe d'équilibre des diptères)

   • The halteres beat rapidly during flight to help the insect maintain its orientation.
   • Removing the halteres causes the fly to lose its ability to fly straight.
   • Scientists study halteres to understand insect flight dynamics.

   Synonymesbalancerhalter