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Created By Charlie K • Updated March 23, 2023
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Inflation of androconial organs in male moth
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For licensing/usage please contact: licensing(at)jukinmedia.com These are the androconial organs, which male moths use to release pheromones and attract females. In this species, the organ consists of inflatable tubes at the tip of the abdomen. (description courtesy of Redditor, and biologist, /u/micromonas)
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