What is the name of the small knob-like structures formed by the modification of the hind wings in true flies?

Entomology MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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Published
28 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

In true flies, the hind wings are transformed into small, knobbed organs called halteres, which function as balancing organs during flight. The other options refer to different or incorrect structures.

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