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labellum

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (L)
No Taxon labellum
Explanation of Names
Latin, meaning small lip (1)
Identification
labellum noun - the fleshy tip of the proboscis (modified labium) used for sopping up liquids, present in some groups of flies.
Photos showing the labellum:
See Also
labium (labellum, proboscis)
Print References
Gordh, A Dictionary of Entomology, p. 502 (1)
Internet References
Mouthparts and Moving--Gary Brewer, North Dakota State University (excellent illustrations and descriptions)
Works Cited
1.A Dictionary of Entomology
George Gordh, David H. Headrick. 2003. CABI Publishing.