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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wingless_insectWingless insect - Wikipedia

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   Wingless flies. True flies are insects of the order Diptera. The name is derived from the Greek di- = two, and ptera = wings. Most insects of this order have two wings (not counting the halteres, club-like limbs which are homologous to the second pair of wings found on insects of other orders).

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3. www.nature.com › articles › nature01313Loss and recovery of wings in stick insects | Nature

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   Jan 16, 2003 · Here we show that stick insects (order Phasmatodea) diversified as wingless insects and that wings were derived secondarily, perhaps on many occasions.

   • Author: Michael F. Whiting, Sven Bradler, Taylor Maxwell

   • Publish Year: 2003

4. zoonerdy.com › which-insects-lack-wingsWhich Insects Lack Wings? - ZooNerdy

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   Sep 26, 2023 · Insects that lack wings have evolved different features that allow them to move and survive without flying. For example, some wingless insects have developed elongated legs for running or jumping, while others have evolved to burrow underground or climb trees.

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     #SHORTS 5 Amazing creatures that can fly without wings

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6. www.sciencefocus.com › nature › are-there-any-livingAre there any living things that can fly without wings?

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   Are there any living things that can fly without wings? Those afraid of all things that slither and crawl should look away now, gliding critters come second place to other wingless fliers.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PterygotaPterygota - Wikipedia

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   Unlike Archaeognatha and Zygentoma, the pterygotes do not have styli or vesicles on their abdomen (also absent in some zygentomans), and with the exception of the majority of mayflies, are also missing the median terminal filament which is present in the ancestrally wingless insects.

8. www.insectomania.org › insect-species › class-insectClass Insecta Winged and Wingless Insects - Insect Species

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   Oct 20, 2024 · Winged bugs, such as flies, bees, and moths, have four wings that enable them to fly. Unwinged bugs, such as ants, spiders, and beetles, have no wings and are not able to fly.

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   What is a wingless insect?

   • Wingless insects are those that have lost the ability to fly. This can happen for various reasons, such as living in an environment where flight is not necessary, or because it is more advantageous to use other adaptations instead of wings. Insects that lack wings have evolved different features that allow them to move and survive without flying.

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   Do wingless flies have wings?

   • Most insects of this order have two wings (not counting the halteres, club-like limbs which are homologous to the second pair of wings found on insects of other orders). Wingless flies are found on some islands and other isolated places. Some are parasites, resembling ticks. There are many species of wingless moths.

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   What happens if an insect is wingless?

   • However, being wingless can limit an insect’s mobility and ability to disperse to new areas. Insects that cannot fly may be more vulnerable to predation, and they may have a harder time finding mates or suitable habitats. There are several insect orders that include species that lack wings.

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   Do flies have wings?

   • True flies are insects of the order Diptera. The name is derived from the Greek di- = two, and ptera = wings. Most insects of this order have two wings (not counting the halteres, club-like limbs which are homologous to the second pair of wings found on insects of other orders). Wingless flies are found on some islands and other isolated places.

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   What are the advantages and disadvantages of being wingless?

   • Being wingless has both advantages and disadvantages for insects. On the one hand, wingless insects do not need to invest in the energy required to maintain wings and flight muscles, which can be a significant savings.

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   Do wingless insects need to fly?

   • Insects that live in environments with few predators, or where resources are abundant and close together, may not need to fly to survive. Additionally, wingless insects can avoid the energetic costs of maintaining flight muscles and wings, which can be significant.

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10. www.youtube.com › watchDo all flies have wings? | Natural History Museum - YouTube

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    Can a wingless fly take to the air? It may surprise you, but in some cases the answer is yes. Dr Erica McAlister, Senior Curator of Diptera at the Museum, explains some of the marvellous ...

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    • Author: Natural History Museum