›› 1996, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (3): 346-252.

• RESEARCH PAPERS • Previous Articles    

THE WINGBEAT PATTERNS AND FREQUENCIESOF SOME INSECTS

Chen Wei Zhang Zhitao Fu Qiang   

  • Online:1996-08-20 Published:1996-08-20

Abstract: The wingbeat patterns and frequencies of insects tethered for flying were studied by PFS-1 strobotac and computer system. Fifty selected species belonging to 20 families, 8 orders were tested; the results showed that according to the movement of the fore-and hind-wings with regavd to the amplitude and frequency of wingbeating, the patterns may be divided into 3 main kinds and 7 types. Wingbeat frequency was closely related to the wing load and the development level of thorax muscles.

Key words: insects tethered for flying, wingbeat pattern, wingbeat frequency