pulvillus, noun, plural pulvilli - soft cushion(s) on the underside of the tarsi. Important in the classification of Diptera. For example, prominent in some Robber-flies, Asilidae.

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See Also

leg

tarsus

Print References

Gordh, A Dictionary of Entomology, p. 754 (1)

Internet References

Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology

Works Cited

1.	A Dictionary of Entomology By George Gordh, David H. Headrick

Contributed by Cotinis on 2 June, 2007 - 6:18am

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