axillary sclerite [FBbt_00004737]

One of a small group of small sclerites in the middle and posterior of the wing hinge that function in articulation of the wing. Except for the proximal region of the 4th axillary sclerite, they are hairless.

axillary sclerite

ID: FBbt_00004737

Adult Anatomy

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## Classification

wing sclerite

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
pterale	exact synonym	Dickinson and Tu, 1997

Subclasses of axillary sclerite (4 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	1st axillary sclerite	Adult, Anatomy
	2nd axillary sclerite	Adult, Anatomy
	3rd axillary sclerite	Adult, Anatomy
	4th axillary sclerite	Adult, Anatomy

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