Which term describes the thickened and hardened forewings found in beetles, weevils, and earwigs?

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Published
28 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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The hardened and thickened forewings characteristic of beetles, weevils, and earwigs are called elytra. Hemelytra refer to partially hardened forewings found in true bugs, halteres are balancing organs in flies, and striped or membranous wings do not describe this structure.

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