Efficiency and Aerodynamic Performance of Bristled Insect Wings Depending on Reynolds Number in Flapping Flight

Insect wings are generally constructed from veins and solid membranes. However, in the case of the smallest flying insects, the wing membrane is often replaced by hair-like bristles. In contrast to large insects, it is possible for both bristled and membranous wings to be simultaneously present in s...

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Main Authors: Felicity O’Callaghan, Amir Sarig, Gal Ribak, Fritz-Olaf Lehmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Fluids
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/7/2/75