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The elytra of this cockchafer beetle are readily distinguished from the transparent hindwings.. An elytron (/ ˈ ɛ l ɪ t r ɒ n /; from Ancient Greek ἔλυτρον (élutron) 'sheath, cover'; pl.: elytra, / ˈ ɛ l ɪ t r ə /) [1] [2] is a modified, hardened forewing of beetles (Coleoptera), though a few of the true bugs such as the family Schizopteridae are extremely similar; in true ...
The elytra are connected to the pterathorax; being called as such because it is where the wings are connected (pteron meaning "wing" in Greek). The elytra are not used for flight, but tend to cover the hind part of the body and protect the second pair of wings (alae). The elytra must be raised in order to move the hind flight wings.
Splatbook with a focus on dragons; collates "all of Dragonlance's dragon background into" one sourcebook. [77] Age of Mortals Campaign Key of Destiny: Christopher Coyle 2004 1-931567-11-5 [78] Spectre of Sorrows: Cam Banks: 2005 1-931567-16-6 [79] Price of Courage: Cam Banks 2006 1-931567-21-2 [80] War of the Lance Chronicles Dragons of Autumn ...
8= single pair of wings and 9= halteres Crane fly haltere Halteres of a fly moving. Halteres (/ h æ l ˈ t ɪər iː z /; singular halter or haltere) (from Ancient Greek: ἁλτῆρες, hand-held weights to give an impetus in leaping) are a pair of small club-shaped organs on the body of two orders of flying insects that provide information about body rotations during flight. [1]
Wings of Fire is a series of high fantasy novels about dragons, written by Tui T. Sutherland and published by Scholastic Inc. [1] The series has been translated into over ten languages, [ 2 ] has sold over 14 million copies, and has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 200 weeks.