Metathorax

The metathorax is the third and final segment of the chest area (thorax) of insects. Before him are the pros and the mesothorax. All thoracic segments of insects each carry a pair of legs. When Metathorax these are the hind legs. In addition, the metathorax bears the second pair of wings ( hind wings ) of flying insects. Indeed, the second pair of wings may be missing, or halteres ( halteres ) be reduced.

• Anatomy (eddy lots)
• Entomology