mechanosensory neuron of posterior scutellar bristle [FBbt_00111223]

mechanosensory neuron of posterior scutellar bristle

ID: FBbt_00111223

Mechanosensory neuron that innervates the posterior scutellar bristle in the adult thorax. It fasciculates with the posterior dorsal mesothoracic nerve, extends ventrally and medially, bifurcates and follows the main course of the pathway anteriorly, with a very short branch that extends to the prothoracic neuromere, and posteriorly, up to the abdominal ganglion. The main crossbranch extends contralaterally. Occasionally, a metathoracic crossbranch is observed. (Ghysen, 1980)