It turns out that insect wings may not be just for flying. A new study shows that tobacco budworms also use them to sense odors, helping them find suitable plants to lay eggs on. Scientists say the discovery could change our understanding of insect senses.
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It turns out that insect wings may not be just for flying. A new study shows that tobacco budworms also use them to sense odors, helping them find suitable plants to lay eggs on. Scientists say the discovery could change our understanding of insect senses.