morphology of a butterfly [2]

hind leg

Large articulated member attached to the terminal segment of the thorax and having powerful sensory organs.

coxa

Anterior segment of the leg articulating with the thorax and the trochanter.

femur

Segment of the leg between the trochanter and the tibia.

claw

Pointy fang-shaped structure attached to the tarsus and enabling the butterfly to cling to things and feed itself.

tarsus

Terminal segment of the leg, divided into five parts and having two claws.

tibia

Segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus.

trochanter

Segment of the leg between the hip and the femur.