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Fig. 5.8 Cicada

homopteran insect that comes under the category of Flapping Wing Micro Aerial

Vehicle (FWMAV) type. Cicada is an ideal insect for design because of its large

weight to sing size ratio, adapted for speed variations (Fig. 5.8).

Example: Cicada.

Lepidoptera

In butterflies and moths, the forewings and hindwings are covered with overlapping

scales or hair (Fig. 5.9). The scales are unicellular, flattened outgrowths of the body

wall. Most scales are lamellar, or blade-like, and attached with a pedicel. The other

forms may be hair-like or specialized and may act as secondary sexual character-

istics. Scales are responsible for colour due to the pigment contained within their

lamellae. The scales are important in smoothening the airflow over wings and body

Fig. 5.9 Tasar moth. a Male, b female, c dorsal view of monarch butterfly, d dorsal view of Bombyx

Moth