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Which insect order is characterized by the presence of halteres?

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Diptera = One pair of wings + Halteres for balance.
  • Lepidoptera
  • Coleoptera
  • Diptera
  • Hymenoptera
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Key Concept: Halteres are a defining wing modification unique to one insect order.

Why it's correct: Diptera (true flies) use only one pair of wings for flight; the second pair is reduced to small, club-like halteres that act as gyroscopic organs for balance during flight.

Why others fail: Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Hymenoptera all use two functional wing pairs (or modified wing covers) for flight — none of them possess halteres.
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