Antennal club
- Pronunciation
- /an-ten-nahl klub/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Antennal club
- Plural
- Antennal clubs
Definition
A club-shaped terminal segment of an antenna, found in some insects such as beetles and butterflies.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'antenna' meaning 'sail yard' or 'feelers' and 'club' referring to the shape.
Example
The male luna moth has a pair of antennal clubs that are used to detect female pheromones.